- Administer medication and performs treatments on an assigned unit as ordered by the physician and within scope of license.
- Medication 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 the residents' medical, social, functional and other needs.
- Participate in the receiving and giving of shift reports.
- Communicate with residents, family and staff as necessary to ensure the resident receives appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team.
- Complete 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.
- Supervise 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.
- Conduct and participate in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff and other duties as assigned.
- Attend and participates in staff meetings.
- May collect and analyze data for quality improvement and infection control programs. Trains/orients new employees.
- Perform other technical duties as assigned (e.g., collects specimens, responds to emergency situations rapidly and appropriately.)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): - Gerontological/geriatric nursing theory and practice
- Resident condition and changing medical/physical /psychological care needs
- Effects of the aging process
- Practices and procedures of team nursing
- Practices and procedures for implementing treatment plans for resident/patient care
- Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medicines
- Federal, State and agency laws, rules and regulations governing general practical nursing practices and the security and control of medical supplies and medications and dispensing thereof.
- Practical nursing methods and techniques
- Observing and reporting behavior and progress of residents/patients
- Applying and interpreting State and agency laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices
- Assisting in the development and implementation of patient care plans within a team nursing concept
- Oral and written communication
- Interpersonal
- Assess client needs and evaluate usefulness or suitability of resources
- Work with difficult people; establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, client families, team member and service providers.
Selective Preference(s): - 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 or temporary license to practice as a LPN in the State of Arizona
- Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment
- This position requires the ability to drive on State business. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see A.AC. ).
- 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
- Referral Incentives available for qualifying positions
- Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
- Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
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lpn - night shift - Tucson, United States - Arizona Official Website of State of Arizona
Description
Job Summary:
Are you a licensed LPN pursuing your next opportunity? Do you aspire to work for an organization that has a vision of helping Veterans'? Look no further, the Department of Veterans' Services are looking for you
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) carries out all geriatric nursing care, treatment and services in a professional and prescribed manner within scope of license; provides a safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment and assigns and oversees duties of subordinate staff. The LPN provides a variety of nursing care for infirm geriatric residents; and oversees and trains subordinate staff in specific resident care; observes and reports resident behavior and physical condition; administers medical treatment and intervention according to the plan of care; acts a lead or performs limited supervision on an assignment. The LPN works under the supervision of an RN or physician.
As an LPN you will:
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
Ability to:
One or more years of Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care Experience preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements:All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our
Retirement:
