LPN Days State of Arizona

TEEMA; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Department of Veterans' Services-YUMA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver comprehensive geriatric nursing care under the supervision of an RN or physician, with lead responsibilities on the unit. You will observe and report resident health, administer treatments per the plan of care, intervene when needed, and train subordinate staff in specific resident care tasks.

If assigned as charge nurse, you will oversee other LPNs and CNAs on the unit, ensuring care quality and

Qualifications

• Provide geriatric nursing care under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report resident health and intervene per care plan.
• Lead and train subordinate staff on resident care and act as charge nurse when required.

Job description

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Department of Veterans' Services-YUMA you will be responsible for providing all geriatric nursing care, treatment and services in a professional and prescribed manner. You will provide a variety of nursing care for infirm geriatric residents while overseeing and training subordinate staff in specific resident care. You will observe and report resident behavior and physical condition to include administering medical treatment and providing intervention according to the plan of care. In addition; you will act as a lead with limited supervision on assignments. This position works under the supervision of an RN or physician however in the event the LPN position is the charge nurse, the incumbent oversees the functions of all other LPNs on the unit, as well as the Certified Nursing Assistants.