Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn - Pimc)

Currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide support services for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix, Arizona. Requirements as follows:

1. Minimum 1 year experience working as an LPN.

2. Graduate of an accredited nursing school Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program.

3. Certification and licensure requirements:

· BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)/CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).

· ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).

· PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), NALS (Neonatal Advanced Life Support), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) may also be required, depending on specialty assignment

LPN Duties

· Carry out Physician/Medical Staff Provider orders; administer medications, oxygen, and a variety of treatments.

· Obtain chief compliant and/or reason for visit. (Ambulatory Care)

· Manage a wide variety of therapeutic devices such as drainage, feeding and suction tubes and machines, nebulizer, and electrocardiograph machines, etc.

· Measure and assess vital signs, neurological status, effects of medication, visual acuity, hearing, height, and weight. Report abnormal findings to Medical Provider or RN.

· Provide direct patient care; assist patients.

· Observe and document (in the accepted format) changes in patients’ condition, record observations, and other designated activities.

· Collaborate with other health care providers; assist other personnel in patient care. Participate in nursing quality controls, e.g. crash cart checks, refrigerator temperature checks, lab checks, capillary blood glucose monitoring checks, etc.

· Collect or assist in blood, urine, sputum, and stool specimen collection.

· Recognize life-threatening emergencies and initiate resuscitation measures/other emergency procedures as appropriate.

· Recognize adverse reactions to medications, treatments, and procedures – and initiate interventions as appropriate.

Please provide compensation requirement and copy of licenses/certifications with resume.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person