Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN – FT Days

Jobtailor; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care under the direction of an RN on our medical unit in Arizona. The role involves gathering patient data, executing medical orders, and performing therapeutic procedures, all while adhering to PAM Health policies.

The ideal candidate holds an LPN license with current BLS and has experience in inpatient medical-surgical settings; emergency or critical care exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN license in the state of residence.
• Current BLS certification.
• One year inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Prior experience in emergency or critical care environments preferred.
• Comfort working with vents, trachs, and PICC lines preferred.
• Two years of direct patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate nursing care as directed by an RN on the nursing unit.
• Gather and report patient data.
• Carry out medical orders.
• Perform therapeutic procedures on patients in an age- and population-appropriate manner.
• Follow PAM Health policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Patient data gathering

Medical order execution

Therapeutic procedures

Ventilator management

Tracheostomy care

PICC line management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse License

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

• Provide appropriate nursing care as directed by an RN on the nursing unit
• Gather and report patient data
• Carry out medical orders
• Perform therapeutic procedures on patients in an age- and population-appropriate manner
• Follow PAM Health policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state where the hospital resides
• Current BLS certification required
• One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience preferred but not required
• Prior experience in emergency or critical care environments preferred
• Comfort working with vents, trachs, and PICC lines preferred
• Two years of experience in direct patient care preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in providing nursing care under the direction of an RN, with a focus on patient data gathering, medical order execution, and therapeutic procedures. Holds current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and BLS certification, with experience in direct patient care and familiarity with critical care environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Inpatient Medical-Surgical Nursing Experience
• Emergency Care Experience
• Direct Patient Care Experience

Hard Skills

• Patient Data Gathering
• Medical Order Execution
• Therapeutic Procedures
• Ventilator Management
• Tracheostomy Care
• PICC Line Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse License
• Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

• Nursing Care
• Patient Care
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Critical Care
• PAM Health Policies