Licensed Practical Nurse

**$1,000.00 Bonus**

About The Role
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for identifying patients’ healthcare needs using professional nursing assessment skills. This position also provides patient care under the direction of a Nurse Practitioner, Physician or next level of medical authority.

What You Will Do

• In collaboration with providers, manages patient treatment through comprehensive clinical observations and evaluations of health care needs.
• Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient.
• Monitors patient vital signs and lab values.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician, midlevel, and/or nurse reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
• Provides nursing services: treatments, diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
• Prepares equipment and assists the physician, midlevel and nurse during examinations and treatments also assists during specialized procedures.
• Obtains assistance and consults as necessary.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance according to Federal guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to the Role

• High School Diploma or GED
• Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience in pediatrics

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid CPR-BLS certification
• AZ Licensed Practical Nurse
• TB, Hep B, MMR, TDAP, Varicella, Covid and Influenza

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Working knowledge of basic computer software programs: MS Office and EMR.
• Understanding of basic laboratory procedures, infectious disease management and control and safety standards.
• Skilled in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and medical care coordination.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work effectively with co-workers and diverse patient populations with diplomacy and tact.
• Able to calculate medical dosage mathematics.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing, sitting, walking, reading, writing, talking and use of computer.

Work Environment:

• Normal clinical work environment