LPN Skilled Nursing Part Time

Northwest Healthcare; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare's Oro Valley Hospital is hiring a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse for the day shift in the Skilled Nursing unit. You will provide essential nursing care under RN supervision, administer medications, and help develop care plans.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver patient-centered care, maintain accurate documentation, educate patients and families, and participate in staff training.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of LPN experience in a healthcare setting required.
• LPN or LVN licensure and BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans with the healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record.
• Educate patients and families on health management and discharge planning.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Assist with basic procedures as needed and support training of staff.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Infection control

Education

LPN/LVN licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

This is a part time position working day shift in the Skilled Nursing unit at Oro Valley Hospital.

Our Skilled Nursing unit is located inside Oro Valley Hospital. Offering private rooms, patients can comfortably recover from a variety of illnesses and injuries. Our goal is to help patients return to their lives outside the hospital. As a nurse on our team, you will work with other health care professionals while providing quality, patient centered-care.

We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
• Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
• Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
• Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
• Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
• Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
• Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
• Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.

Licenses and Certifications

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or
• LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 176-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center, Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Unit, Behavioral Health Unit, and large physician group. With these varied access points, you have your choice of settings in which to work. OVH's culture centers around providing safe, quality care to patients, but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork, commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as "family", the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for our community. OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.