Per Diem Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN school of nursing
• Certification of competence in medication administration
• Current CPR and First Aid cards
• Fingerprint clearance card
• Current TB test
• Current LPN license by the Arizona State Board of Nursing
• Competent in the use of email and electronic medical records
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff, and visitors in the English language
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with residents, patients, guests, and family members
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
• Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others
• Ability to act calmly under stress and strain
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of written and spoken word
• Adheres to all Department policies, procedures, and mandatory requirements

Nice To Haves

• Lives by the values of integrity, compassion, and respect for seniors and co-workers

Responsibilities

• Administers and documents oral, IM, or suppository medications
• Performs and documents all treatments
• Assesses residents for possible need of medication and/or treatment interventions
• Informs Clinical Manager of any significant change in residents' condition
• Orders and stores medication
• Maintains clean and neat medication cart and room
• Assists Clinical Manager with admissions, discharges, and charting
• Participates in all facility trainings and meetings