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Allegiant of Mesa is looking for LPN (Sign on Bonus!!) in Mesa, AZ.
This local job opportunity with ID 2331216281 is live since 2023-04-01 12:14:09.
This local job opportunity with ID 2331216281 is live since 2023-04-01 12:14:09.
To be considered for this position you must be currently licensed in AZ. Upload your certifications with your resume when applying.
- you MUST have a valid fingerprint card
- you must HAVE CPR & First aid card
- Valid ID or Drivers License in AZ
POSITION SUMMARY
From $28.00 an hour
Plans and delivers nursing care to residents in accordance with current company,
federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure that the
highest degree of quality care and dignity is maintained at all times.
JOB DUTIES:
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Accurately documents on the administration records as directed in nursing
policies and procedures.
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents.
• Reviews resident care, recommends changes, and implements changes
when necessary.
• Reviews physicians’ orders to insure accuracy of medication and treatment
administration.
• Orders necessary medications and treatment supplies for resident.
• Maintains medication and treatment carts and medication room in clean
orderly fashion.
• Maintains record of medication room refrigerator temperature. Checks to
insure appropriate temperature is maintained.
• Keeps medication carts and room free from open, undated vials and outdated
medications. Accountable for narcotic count and records.
• Insures that catheter bags, tube feeding supplies and oxygen supplies are
dated and clean.
• Provides leadership in nonprofessional staff assigned to unit.
• Instructs residents in self-help and self-care.
• Reports discrepancies on all orders, diet etc. to charge nurse.
• Participates in patient care planning by providing nursing input.
• Develops and maintains good relationships with families and residents and
exhibits empathy and understanding of their feelings and concerns.
• Reports needs and concerns for in-services.
• Recognizes safety hazards, addresses them and reports them to Supervisor
or Unit coordinator.
• Assist with resident care as necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be RN currently with an unencumbered license in the State of
Arizona.
• Nursing degree from accredited college or graduation from approved LPN/RN
program required.
• 1-3 years’ experience providing direct care to multiple patients/residents
preferred; previous experience in Skilled Nursing environment desirable
