LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE NE FT

Tohono O'odham Nursing Care Authority • Sells, AZ

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About The Position

Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled people in a skilled nursing facility and similar care settings. Performs nursing and supportive duties based on organizational needs, follows safety regulations, maintains a clean and safe department, and participates in person-centered care and the organization’s QAPI efforts. Regular attendance, including attendance at scheduled trainings and meetings, is essential. Work schedules may vary to reflect facility business needs. Employees must comply with facility rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Current, active Arizona LPN license in good standing.
• CPR certification.
• IV initiation, maintenance, and phlebotomy certification, or willingness to attend offsite training if provided by the facility.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with facility standards.
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Take and record patients’ vital signs.
• Dress wounds and provide enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages.
• Apply compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles.
• Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the medical personnel in charge.
• Administer specified medication orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and record the time and amount on the resident chart.
• Assemble and use equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
• Collect urine, blood, sputum, and other samples for testing, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Sterilize equipment and supplies.
• Prepare or examine food trays for prescribed diets and feed patients.
• Record food and fluid intake and output.
• Bathe and dress patients, and assist them with walking and turning.
• Clean rooms, make beds, and answer patients’ calls.
• Wash and dress the bodies of deceased persons.
• Inventory and requisition supplies.
• Assist with orientation of new personnel.
• Follow safety regulations and precautions, maintain a clean and safe department, and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Report hazardous conditions or equipment to the immediate supervisor or manager.
• Report accidents and incidents to the immediate supervisor or manager within 24 hours.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste or blood and body fluids, or performing hazardous work.
• Participate in person-centered care.
• Attend training to build understanding and capacity for QAPI work, carry out assigned QAPI responsibilities, and follow related policies and procedures.
• Share improvement ideas with leadership and communicate positive QAPI outcomes or barriers to project success.
• Support QAPI efforts, including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.
• Maintain regular attendance and attend scheduled training sessions and meetings.
• Comply with applicable facility rules and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed