Licensed Practical Nurse (Prn) - Pool

Arizona Department of Administration•Tucson, AZ

1d•$0 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime! We are looking for compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). This integral position carries out all geriatric nursing care, treatment, and services in a professional and prescribed manner within the scope of license.

Requirements

Current or temporary license to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Arizona
Current Negative TB skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from Tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or Tuberculosis
Must be able to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment
Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

One or more years of skilled nursing facility or long-term care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Administers medication and performs treatments on an assigned unit as ordered by the physician and within scope of license. (Medications may be in a variety of forms including oral, enteral, parenteral, suppository, etc. Treatments may include sterile and aseptic wound cleaning and dressing, postural drainage and percussion, tracheostomy, gastrostomy and jejunostomy care and catheter care.)
Observes and reports the effectiveness of medications and treatments.
Ensures an adequate amount of supplies and medication are available.
Receives and delivers a variety of information regarding the residents’ medical, social, functional and other needs.
Participates in the receiving and giving of shift reports.
Communicates with residents, family and staff as necessary to ensure the resident receives appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team.
Completes the initial admission nursing assessment tool on a newly admitted resident.
Assists with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews and care plans.
Supervises subordinate staff and assists as need with direct resident care for the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) including bathing, dressing, observations, treatment and summary of resident progress.
Conducts and participates in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff and other duties as assigned.
Attends and participates in staff meetings.
May collect and analyze data for quality improvement and infection control programs.
Trains/orients new employees.
Performs other technical duties as assigned (e.g., collects specimens and responds to emergency situations rapidly and appropriately.)