PRN Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

LPN

Location : Flagstaff, AZ 86004

12 Months Contract

Rate : $45 / Hour on W2.

Day / Night Shift

Day Schedule : 12 hour shifts, working 38-48 hours per week. 6 : 00am-6 : 00pm

Night Schedule : 12 hour shifts, working 38-48 hours per week. 6 : 00pm-6 : 30am

Job Description : Position Description

Administer medication and perform 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. and 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 resident's medical, social, functional, and other needs
• Participate in the receiving and giving 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
• Assist with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews and care plans
• Maintain appropriate clinical and administrative documentation regarding diagnosis, observations, treatment, and summary of resident progress.
• Participate in our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program

Attend and participate in staff meetings Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Required Skills

Active AZ LPN License

Preferred Skills

2 Step TB Test