Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Flagstaff, Arizona
$40.58/HOUR Full Time Contract - No PRN accepted at this time. Must have previous experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility.

This is a great position for someone that wants to serve Veterans! We have Day and Overnight Shifts available.

You shall be responsible for performing the following services that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Nursing activities for which the LPN(s) have been prepared through basic education and those additional skills which are obtained through approved continued education programs.
• Observing, recording and reporting the condition of the patient or resident including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the patient or resident’s condition, to the nurses‟ immediate supervisor.
• Basic bedside care and the taking of vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
• Providing services such as treatment regimens and the delivery of medications as prescribed by a medical provider or under the guidelines of the Emergency Response Orders and Nursing Treatment Protocols.
• As needed, the LPN will describe chronic, acute and emergency health care needs of the patient or resident, and document accordingly in the patient or residents medical record.
• Monitoring the patient or resident and reporting adverse reactions to medications and or treatments.
• Assisting the patient or resident with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Assisting in providing the patient or resident with routine health services, first aid and minor medication administration in emergency situations.
• Observing, recording and reporting the condition of patient’s, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the patient’s condition, to the nurses‟ immediate supervision.
• Providing basic bedside care, which includes taking vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
• Providing services such as treatment regimens and the delivery of medications as prescribed by a medical provider or under the guidelines of the Emergency Response Orders and Nursing Treatment Protocols.
• As needed, describe chronic, acute and emergency health care need of the patients and document accordingly in the medical rec
• Monitoring patients and reporting adverse reactions to medications and or treatments, and assisting with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Assisting in providing routine health services, first aid and minor medication administration in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Shall hold a current license in good standing privilege to practice as an LPN by the Arizona State Board of Nursing
• Shall comply with the Arizona State Board of Nursing Statutes, Rules and Regulations.
• Current certifications for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BLS), meeting the American Heart Association standards.
• Shall be familiar with Occupational Safety Health Association (OSHA) regulations.

APN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare and automotive industry. While hiring employees can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have.

Since 1991, APN has placed over 15,000 candidates by listening to the needs, personality and style of clients and candidates to find the right fit for the team. Working with companies of all sizes in the private, non-profit and government sectors to provide permanent placements, temporary-to-permanent placements and contract staffing, APN prides itself on our ability to retain client and candidate relationships. What was originally a small business with one employee specializing in the automotive industry is now a profitable company spanning multiple industries, working with clients and candidates across the country.

Nearly 30 years later, our mission still stands strong – “To provide our clients with the best”, and we will do that for you with honesty and integrity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact us for more information!

Company Description

APN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare and automotive industry. While hiring employees can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have. \r \r Since 1991, APN has placed over 15,000 candidates by listening to the needs, personality and style of clients and candidates to find the right fit for the team. Working with companies of all sizes in the private, non-profit and government sectors to provide permanent placements, temporary-to-permanent placements and contract staffing, APN prides itself on our ability to retain client and candidate relationships. What was originally a small business with one employee specializing in the automotive industry is now a profitable company spanning multiple industries, working with clients and candidates across the country. \r \r Nearly 30 years later, our mission still stands strong – “To provide our clients with the best”, and we will do that for you with honesty and integrity.\r \r We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.\r \r Please contact us for more information!