LPN
Location: Oro Valley Arizona
Description: Intrepid USA is presently looking of LPN right now, this job will be placed in Arizona. For detail informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Purpose: Performs nursing care for clients in accordance with an established plan of care and agency policies and procedures. Provides care consistent with all relevant professional standards and state and federal requirements.Essential Functions: 1. Observes and reports any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in conditions of the client and family situation to the Case Manager and documents such reports and observation in the clinical record.2. Performs assigned nursing procedures, including the administration of treatments and medication in the care of the client, as delegated by the Registered Nurse in accordance with the! State Nurse Practice Act and the Plan of Care.3.
Pre! pares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.4. Assists the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.5. Assists with the rehabilitation of clients according to the client care plan.6. Consults the RN in making judgments or decisions regarding care and treatments.7.
Accurately documents all events related to clients and completes any related documents as required by state or federal requirements.8. Notifies the RN, physicians, and families of changes in the client's condition and documents appropriately.9. Updates the clients plan of care under the supervision and direction of an RN.10. Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to the legal scope of practice.11.
May perform some advanced skills only after receiving and satisfactorily completing an approved educational training program and supervised clinical experience (if in accordance with state law and nurse practice ac! t). Must have documented competencies in any advanced skills.Position Requirements: Education: Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.Experience: Home care experience as required by state law. Minimum of 1 year experience in nursing, with a combination of acute care and home health care/public health preferable.Special Skills: Knowledge, ability and the necessary skill and judgment to perform all nursing procedures as outlined in the scope of practice in the Nurse Practice Act. Ability to contribute as a team member, to work under supervision and to work independently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.Knowledge of the regulatory requirements at the state, federal, and local level.Licensure: Current license (in good standing) as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state(s) of practiceHas valid driver's license and use of an insured auto or access to adequate transportation. Current CPR certifi! cation.
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This job starts available on: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:55:43 GMT