Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Sun Health•Litchfield Park, AZ

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse - Join Our Big-Hearted Team Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community? Join our vibrant team at La Loma Village in Litchfield Park, AZ, as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)! $7,500 sign-on bonus: $3,750 after 30 days and $3,750 after 6 months. Your Mission: To provide routine nursing care to residents and employees and assist registered nurses. Perform all duties in compliance with facility policies and procedures and State and Federal rules and regulations. Schedule: AM

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Currently licensed in the State of Arizona with proof of such.
Possess current or has the ability to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required

Responsibilities

Assigns and directs the work of nursing aides on their respective shifts, and will assist in annual evaluations for the nursing staff.
Projects a positive image to fellow staff, residents, families and physicians.
Records and is responsible for carrying out physicians' orders in a timely manner.
Ongoing evaluation of residents and condition while performing routine treatments and resident care; and notifies proper individuals.
Maintains Unit Records in accordance with facility policy. This includes, but is not limited to, documentation in charts and maintenance of medication records (controlled and uncontrolled).
In some instances will assist in orientation of new employees and will be responsible for the input in the evaluation of the new employees.
Administers treatments and medications within the scope of Arizona Regulations.
Updates and participates in Resident Care Plans.
Demonstrate the Sun Health Mission and Values.