LPN

American Advanced Management; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization is seeking an LPN/LVN to function as a member of the health care team. The candidate will contribute to the assessment of health status, implement care strategies, and ensure safe care delivery. Applicants must be graduates of accredited nursing programs with relevant certifications. Preferred experience includes IV administration and critical care. This position requires strong English language skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Current state license with renewal according to State Board of Nursing standards.
• Completion of IV fluids administration course before starting IVs.
• Medical/surgical experience preferred, Critical Care experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessment of health status of individuals and groups.
• Participate in development and modification of care plans.
• Implement care strategies within LPN/LVN scope of practice.

Skills

Reading, writing, speaking English

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office

Critical Thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing

Job description

Description

The LPN/LVN functions as a health care team member. The LPN/LVN contributes to the assessment of the health status of individuals and groups, participates in the development and modification of the plans of care, implements care strategies within the LPN/LVN scope of practice, renders safe care, participates in evaluation of responses to care interventions, delegates activities within the LPN/LVN scope of practice, and performs additional functions for which the LPN/LVN has been trained within the professional scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing.
• Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing.
• Must have completed course in administration of IV fluids before starting IVs or hanging solutions.
• Medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Critical Care experience is recommended, required for direct observation bed units
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• BLS Certification required
• ACLS Certification recognized
• IV Certification recognized.