About this position
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionA-Line Staffing is now hiring for an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Veterans Home. This will be a full time position.
Pay Rate - $44.45 an hour paid weekly
Benefits – active after 90 days
Schedule
- 12-hour shifts
- 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Weekend availability is required
- Block scheduling
- Candidates must follow the assigned block schedule.
- Alternating schedule:
- Week 1: 36 hours
- Week 2: 48 hours
Key Responsibilities
- Administer medications and perform treatments as ordered by the physician and within the scope of the LPN license.
- Administer medications through various routes, including oral, enteral, parenteral, and suppository forms.
- Perform treatments including sterile and aseptic wound care, dressing changes, postural drainage and percussion, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy/jejunostomy care, and catheter care.
- Observe and report the effectiveness of medications and treatments.
- Ensure adequate supplies and medications are available on the assigned unit.
- Receive and provide shift reports regarding residents' medical, social, functional, and other care needs.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Complete initial admission nursing assessments for newly admitted residents.
- Supervise subordinate staff and provide guidance regarding resident care.
- Assist with direct resident care and activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, observation, treatment, hygiene, and mobility.
- Observe and report resident behavior, condition, and progress.
- Conduct and participate in in-service training and staff development programs.
- Train new employees as assigned.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings.
- Collect and analyze data for quality improvement and infection control programs as needed.
- Collect specimens and respond rapidly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Assist with the development and implementation of resident care plans within a team nursing environment.
- Maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, team members, and service providers.
- Perform other technical and related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- LPN License in AZ
- Skilled nursing or LTC experience preferred
INDKS
Location and commute
Tucson, AZ .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3092937829.