LPN Days and Nights Need for State of Arizona

Schedule Working 12‑hour shifts: 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (days) and 6:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. (nights) for a total of 36–40 hours per week. Job Overview This is a contracted position for the State of Arizona. Responsibilities Administer medication and perform treatments on an assigned unit, as ordered by the physician and within the scope of license. Receive and deliver a variety of information regarding residents’ medical, social, functional and other needs. Participate in receiving and giving of shift reports. Communicate with residents, family and staff to ensure the resident receives appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team. Perform the initial admission nursing assessment on newly admitted residents; 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, assessments, treatment and summary of client progress. Lead and perform limited supervision of subordinate staff; assist as needed with direct resident care for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene and mobility. Conduct and participate in in‑service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff. Utilize AMS concepts and tools for problem solving and continuous work/process improvements and efficiency; perform other duties as assigned. Apply knowledge of gerontological/geriatric nursing theory and practices; monitor residents’ conditions and changing medical/physical/psychological care needs. Apply and interpret state and agency laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices; develop and carry out patient care plans within a team nursing concept. Effectively communicate orally and in writing; build interpersonal relationships. Learn, implement and monitor AMS methods and use AMS concepts and tools for continuous improvement and efficiency. Qualifications Active RN license in the state of Arizona. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. COVID‑19 vaccination or documented declination. Hepatitis B vaccination or declared declination. Negative tuberculosis (TB) skin test. Preferences Prefer at least one year of experience in a skilled nursing facility or long‑term care setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr