Licensed Practical Nurse (60800)

Circle the City; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle the City in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality nursing services at the Midtown Medical Respite Center. You will plan care, implement treatments, and evaluate care delivery within regulatory and nursing standards.

The role requires IV therapy, phlebotomy, and proficiency with electronic health records, plus BLS and a minimum of one year in related care settings. You will support clinicians and adapt to dynamic workflows while ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current AZ license.
• IV therapy certification and phlebotomy skills.
• Minimum 1 year experience in medical/surgical/hospital or related care.
• Competent in basic nursing knowledge of illnesses and treatments.
• Understanding of substance and mental health issues.
• Familiar with electronic health records (EHR) and basic computer use.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with managing medications, prescriptions, and questions.
• Perform venipuncture and administer IV meds as ordered.
• Draw blood, perform accuchecks, and urinalysis; prepare specimens for transport.
• Perform wound care, SVN treatments, oxygen, ECG, and assist providers.
• Restock and clean exam rooms; maintain equipment and supplies.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EHR and support care team.

Skills

LPN License

IV Therapy

Phlebotomy

BLS

EHR Proficiency

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Tools

IV Equipment

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Midtown Medical Respite Center - Phoenix, AZ 85013, 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: 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.

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.