Licensed Practical Nurse (60403)

Circle the City; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle the City is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality nursing services at the Downtown Medical Respite Center in Phoenix, AZ. The LPN will plan and evaluate patient care while adhering to regulatory standards.

The role includes medication management support, venipuncture, IV therapy, wound care, ECGs, and collaborative care with providers. Strong EHR skills and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current Arizona LPN license in good standing.
• IV therapy certification and phlebotomy skills.
• Minimum 1 year in medical/surgical hospital, outpatient, home health or public health care.
• Knowledge of substances and mental health issues.
• Proficient with electronic health records (EHR).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with medications, refills, and answer questions.
• Perform venipuncture and administer IV medications as ordered.
• Draw blood, accuchecks, urinalysis; prepare specimens for transport.
• Conduct wound care, SVN treatments, oxygen, ECG, and assist providers.
• Restock and clean exam rooms; manage patient flow.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR.
• Serve as a resource for Respite Assistants on medical issues.

Skills

AZ LPN license

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

BLS certified

EHR proficiency

Mental health knowledge

Substance use awareness

Medical-surgical experience

Education

Arizona LPN license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Downtown Medical Respite Center - Phoenix, AZ 85007

Summary of Position

The purpose of this position is to provide quality nursing services to the patients who are admitted to the Medical Respite Center. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for planning care, implementing various treatments, and evaluating the delivery of care within the established regulatory guidelines and licensed nursing practice standards.

Essential Duties

• Assist patients with managing their medications, obtaining new prescriptions and refills, and answering medication questions as necessary.
• Perform venipuncture, maintain site and administer intravenous (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, electrocardiogram (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 (EHR).
• Act as a resource for Respite Assistants when questions arise about patient medical issues.
• Able to adapt to rapid, unpredictable workflow.
• Able to focus on work at hand with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with difficult patients and those with mental illness.
• Other Duties as presented by supervisor and/or Directors.

Qualifications

Basic Knowledge and Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with a current Arizona license in good standing.
• Certified in IV therapy, phlebotomy skills.
• 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).

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Position requires extended periods of sitting and standing.
• Position requires regular bending and reaching, including transfer of patients.
• Effective Communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer.

All resumes will be reviewed for education and experience.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.