Licensed Practical Nurse - Arrowhead - LPN
About The Position
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient/family. The LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning. The LPN participates as a member of the health care team and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family. The LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The LPN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and instructing; and may participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects.
Requirements
- Graduate of a school of practical nursing or passed LPN Boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program (e.g., some states allow RN students to take the LPN board exam after completing one to two years in the RN program).
- If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of LPN experience working in an applicable setting is required.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
- Ability to work daytime hours, flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs.
- Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
- Current LPN license by applicable state requirements.
- Arizona: Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers.
- Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
- Positions that are not on campus may not require current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency as determined by the work area.
Nice To Haves
- One year LPN experience within the last five years preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing preferred.
- prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor
- Accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient/family
- Collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning
- Participates as a member of the health care team and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family
- Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care
- Mentoring and instructing
- Participates on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
