Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Family Medicine Clinic

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is hiring an LPN for a Family Practice-Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. The role supports nursing care under a physician, with a focus on pediatrics and preventive care.

This full-time position offers day shifts (8am–5pm) and 40 hours per week within a busy academic medical center setting. The clinic emphasizes family-centered care across pediatrics, adults, OB/GYN, and geriatrics, with a strong nursing team and Magnet recognition.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, valid LPN or LVN license in state of practice.
• BLS certification is required.
• Completion of a state approved IV therapy program may be required in certain facilities/departments.
• Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience with pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, and report patient conditions under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
• Contribute to the plan of care and implement nursing interventions per orders.
• Document care and patient responses in the medical record.
• Coordinate admission processes and communicate with care teams and families.
• Maintain compliance with policies, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide patient education and support to patients and families.
• Ensure accurate, timely communication to the care team.

Skills

LPN/LVN license

BLS certification

Pediatrics experience

Job description

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Family Practice-Clnc

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

At Banner University Medical Group (BUMG), we’re creating a world class medical organization that brings together a leadership team committed to a physician-focused structure, while navigating the challenges of moving from a volume-based to value-based health care system.

Banner – University Medicine Family Medicine Clinic takes pride in the excellent care patients receive by combining academic training with faculty physicians. The Center’s care includes pediatrics, adolescents, adults, obstetrics/gynecology and geriatrics. We provide preventive care and manage chronic diseases. Family-centered maternity care is unique to our practice. We provide prenatal care, delivery, and newborn care for your baby. The office features 22 exam rooms with specialty areas for colposcopy, IUD insertions and removals, circumcision, skin procedures, joint injections, osteopathic manipulation, toenail removals and counseling.

As a LPN in this clinic, you will provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, and be accountable for the quality of services delivered by yourself or others who are under the physician’s direction. This position observes, compiles and reports the patient’s physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and other needs. Experience with pediatrics preferred.Seeking 1-3 yrs of experience.

This position is full-time, 40 hrs wk., Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics and has operations in multiple locations spanning across the Phoenix metropolitan city.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician, and is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his or her direction. This position observes, contributes to the plan of care, implements, reports and documents patient care in accordance with department policies, standard of care and state scope of practice. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to contribute to the assessment of data and to plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Observes, compiles and reports the patient’s physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews available information obtained by health care team members.
2. Contributes to plan of care under direction of registered nurse, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews plan of care to reflect changing patient needs and provides input for updates as needed.
3. Implements care based on delegated interventions identified in care plan and medical orders, within scope of practice. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. May delegate and provide supervision in the provision of care to non-licensed personnel, in accordance with state scope of practice. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
4. Reports condition of patient, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the patient’s condition to the registered nurse and/or physician. Observes and reports patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Observes and reports patient’s response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents observation, implementation and data in the patient record. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6. May plan, organize, develop and coordinate the completion of documentation and the input of patient assessment data as required by federal regulation. Maintains, updates and revises required documentation according to patient changes in condition, as regulated by federal and/or state guidelines. Effectively communicates and coordinates with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding appropriate functional/care level and transition to another level. Performs audits related to the reimbursement documentation and the quality management process. Reviews audit results and presents summary information for management utilization and review.
7. May coordinate the admission process including new resident evaluations. Provides verbal and written communication to residents, families and referral sources regarding the process for admission to the center. Facilitates problem solving with residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies and clinical staff.
8. This position works under supervision, prioritizing data from multiple sources to provide quality care and support to the patient and family. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients, families and physicians.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a current, valid LPN or LVN license in state of practice, temporary LPN or LVN license in state of practice, or compact LPN or LVN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice. Completion of a state approved IV therapy program may be required in certain facilities and/or departments in accordance with state scope of practice, regulatory requirements or facility/ department policy.

Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a LPN or LVN in the specialty area. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in designated clinical area is preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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