LPN Days Need for State of Arizona

TeemaGroup; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TeemaGroup seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for day and night shifts in Arizona. The contracted, full-time role focuses on administering medications and treatments for residents, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and participating in QAPI programs.

The LPN will perform nursing assessments, develop care plans, document progress, and ensure compliance with state and federal nursing regulations. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Gerontological/geriatric nursing theory and practice.
• Regulatory knowledge: federal/state rules governing practical nursing and meds.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Observation and reporting of residents' progress.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments on assigned unit per physician orders.
• Observe and report effectiveness of medications and treatments.
• Maintain supplies and medications.
• Receive and deliver information on residents' medical, social, and functional needs.
• Participate in shift reports and QA/QI programs.
• Document diagnoses, observations, treatments, and progress.

Skills

Gerontological nursing

Team nursing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation reporting

Education

LPN license

Job description

LPN Day and Nights Need for State of Arizona

TeemaGroup

Full-time

Schedule: 6:30pm to 6:00am (36-48 hours per week)

This job is a contracted job for the State of Arizona.

Administer medication and perform treatments on an assigned unit as ordered by the physician and within scope of license. (Medications may be in a variety of forms including oral, enteral, parenteral, suppository, etc. and treatments may include sterile and aseptic wound cleaning and dressing, postural drainage and percussion, tracheostomy, gastrostomy and jejunostomy care, and catheter care.)

• Observe and report the effectiveness of medications and treatments
• Ensure an adequate number of supplies and medication are available
• Receive and deliver a variety of information regarding the resident's medical, social, functional, and other needs
• Participate in the receiving and giving shift reports
• Communicate with residents, family, and staff as necessary to ensure the resident receives appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team
• Complete the initial admission nursing assessment tool on a newly admitted resident
• Assist with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews and care plans
• Maintain appropriate clinical and administrative documentation regarding diagnosis, observations, treatment, and summary of resident progress.
• Participate in our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program

Attend and participate in staff meetings Knowledge of:

• Gerontological/Geriatric nursing theory and practice
• Effects of the aging process Practices and procedures of team nursing
• Practices and procedures for implementing treatment plans for resident/patient care
• Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medicines Federal, State and agency laws, rules and regulations governing general practical nursing practices and the security and control of medical supplies and medications and dispensing thereof Skills in:

Skills in:

• Observing and reporting behavior and progress of residents/patients Applying and interpreting State and agency laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of patient care plans within a team nursing concept
• Oral and written communication skills Interpersonal skills

Ability to:

• Abide by nursing regulations
• Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies
• Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions and follow up regarding client health problems
• Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships