LVN/LPN
InGenesis
- Florence, AZ
- Contract
- Full-time
- Health Insurance effective date of hire for full-time employees.
- Health & Welfare – additional per-hour rate to help offset the cost of insurance.
- 2 weeks of PTO
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Provide direct care to patients within the Discipline Scope of Practice and perform functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing, and granted privileges.
- Provide treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
- May be expected to respond to and coordinate response to medical emergencies.
- Evaluate the health care needs of residents and assist the RN in the development of nursing care plans to meet those needs.
- Must adhere to practical nursing principles, procedures, and techniques for appropriate patient care and take direction from registered nurses and onsite administrative personnel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Graduate from an approved, accredited Vocational/Practical Nurse program located in a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
- Current, full and unrestricted LVN/LPN license in the state of Arizona.
- One year of professional experience as a licensed vocational nurse/licensed practical nurse.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association®.
- Ability to pass a federal government security background check.
- Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).
- Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 10 minutes and maintain balance.
- Required to respond to any medical emergency within 4 minutes, where a fast walk or jog may be necessary to provide assistance.
- Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
- Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
- Must be able to see, hear, and smell with or without the use of aides if necessary (exceptions on a case-by-case basis).
- Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
- Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
- Must be capable of standing on hard surfaces (cement floors) for long periods of time.