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GERIATRIC LPN 2

State of Arizona • Full-time • PHOENIX, Arizona, US • 2w ago

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE- NIGHT SHIFT
HIRING INCENTIVE

Job Location:

Address:
Arizona State Veterans' Home - Phoenix
4141 North South Herrera Way
Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Posting Details:

Salary: Up to $31.00/Hour (DOE)
This position may be eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Incentive
Shift differential is paid for nights - 10% Base Pay
Eligible weekend shifts receive supplemental pay - 10% Base Pay

Grade: LPN

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

Are you looking to elevate your LPN career while giving back to our nations heroes? The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services is looking for you!

The Department of Veterans' Services is actively seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who are committed to excellence in geriatric nursing care. If you are an LPN looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of veterans, we invite you to join our team. This is an exceptional chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to the health and well-being of our nation's veterans.

As an LPN within our facility, you will provide comprehensive geriatric nursing care and ensure a safe, therapeutic, and hygienic environment for our residents. You will work under the supervision of an RN or physician, including medication administration, treatment procedures, and supervision of subordinate staff to ensure the highest level of resident care.

Your Impact:

Specialized Nursing Care: Administer medications and perform treatments, including wound care, tracheostomy care, and catheter care, within the scope of your license.
Resident Monitoring: Observe and report on the effectiveness of medications and treatments, ensuring residents' needs are met through interdisciplinary team collaboration.
Care Planning: Participate in developing Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, which are comprehensive assessments of a resident's functional capabilities and health status, quarterly reviews, and care plans to ensure personalized and effective care for each resident.
Leadership and Training: Act as a lead or supervisor, overseeing and training subordinate staff in resident care practices. Participate in staff development programs and in-service training to enhance team skills and knowledge.
Communication: Ensure clear and effective communication with residents, families, and staff to facilitate optimal care and support.

Why Join Us?

Mission-Driven Work: As an LPN, you will play a direct and significant role in improving the lives of veterans through compassionate and dedicated nursing care.
Professional Growth: Engage in continuous learning and skill enhancement, with abundant opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and the satisfaction of making a difference.

Job Duties:

As an LPN at the Arizona State Veterans' Home you will:

Administer medication and perform treatments on an assigned unit as ordered by the physician and within scope of license.
Medication may be in a variety of forms including oral, enteral, parenteral, suppository, etc. Treatments may include sterile and aseptic wound cleaning and dressing, postural drainage and percussion, tracheostomy, gastrostomy and jejunectomy care and catheter care.
Observe and report the effectiveness of medications and treatments.
Ensure an adequate amount of supplies and medication are available.
Receive and deliver a variety of information regarding the residents’ medical, social, functional and other needs.
Participate in the receiving and giving of 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. Assists with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews and care plans.
Supervise subordinate staff and assists as need with direct resident care for the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) including bathing, dressing, observations, treatment and summary of resident progress.
Conduct and participate in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff and other duties as assigned.
Attend and participate in staff meetings.
May collect and analyze data for quality improvement and infection control programs.
Perform other technical duties as assigned (e.g., collects specimens, responds to emergency situations rapidly and appropriately.)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Gerontological/geriatric nursing theory and practice
Resident condition and changing medical/physical /psychological care needs
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.

Skill in:

Practical nursing methods and techniques
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
Interpersonal

Ability to:

Assess client needs and evaluate usefulness or suitability of resources
Work with difficult people; establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, client families, team member and service providers.

Selective Preference(s):

One or more years of Skilled Nursing Facility or Long Term Care Experience

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Current Negative TB skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from Tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or Tuberculosis
Must be able to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Current or temporary license to practice as a LPN nurse in the State of Arizona
Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Referral Incentives available for qualifying positions
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Human Resources at recruiting@azdvs.gov and 602.781.7032 for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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