Licensed Practical Nurse (Night Shift) - Hiring Incentive!

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position may be eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive! Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS), we are committed to serving and honoring Veterans, Service Members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so 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.

Requirements

• Current or temporary license to practice as a LPN 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
• 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 experience in a skilled nursing/ long-term care facility

Responsibilities

• Administer 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.)
• Observe and report the effectiveness of medications and treatments
• Ensure an adequate amount of supplies and medication are available
• Receive and deliver a variety of information regarding resident medical, social, functional, and other needs
• Participate in receiving and giving of shift reports
• Communicate with residents, family, and staff as necessary to ensure residents receive appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team
• Complete the initial admission nursing assessment tool on a newly admitted resident
• Assist with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews, and care plans
• Supervise subordinate staff and assist with direct resident care for the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) including bathing, dressing, observations, treatment, and summary of resident progress
• Conduct and participate in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff and other duties as assigned
• Train/orient new employees
• Perform technical duties as assigned (e.g., collect specimens, respond to emergency situations rapidly and appropriately)

Benefits

• The opportunity to receive a lifetime pension and healthcare benefits!
• Generous paid time-off benefits
• Wellness, employee assistance programs, and so much more!
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree