Licensed Practical Nurse (55775)

Licensed Practical Nurse

Downtown Medical Respite Center - Phoenix, AZ 85007

Description

Essential duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist patients with managing their medications, obtaining new prescriptions and refills, and answering medication questions as necessary
• Perform venipuncture, maintain site and administer IV medications as ordered
• Draw blood, perform accuchecks, and urinalysis; prepare various specimens for transport while maintaining a clean, orderly clinical environment
• Perform procedures and treatments as ordered including, but not limited to wound care, small volume nebulizer (SVN) treatments, oxygen, ECG and assisting providers with procedures
• Assist with maintenance of exam rooms by restocking, checking expiration dates, and cleaning exam tables between patients
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records
• Act as a resource for Respite Assistant when questions arise about patient medical issues
• Able to adapt to rapid, unpredictable work flow
• Able to focus on work at hand with attention to detail
• Ability to work with difficult patients and those with mental illness

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with a current Arizona license in good standing
• Certified in IV therapy, phlebotomy
• Minimum one (1) year experience in medical/surgical hospital, outpatient, home health or public health care
• Competent in basic nursing knowledge of illnesses and treatments
• Understanding of substance and mental health issues
• Computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information is required including use of electronic health records
• Basic Life Support certification required (BLS)