Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Physical Practice Childrens Multispecialty Clinic

Nursing Care Position

This position provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician, and is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his or her direction. This position observes, contributes to the plan of care, implements, reports and documents patient care in accordance with department policies, standard of care and state scope of practice.

This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to contribute to the assessment of data and to plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

Core functions include:

• Observing, compiling and reporting the patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
• Contributing to the plan of care under direction of registered nurse, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
• Implementing care based on delegated interventions identified in care plan and medical orders, within scope of practice.
• Reporting condition of patient, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition.
• Documenting observation, implementation and data in the patient record.
• May coordinate the admission process including new resident evaluations.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Must possess a current, valid LPN or LVN license in state of practice, temporary LPN or LVN license in state of practice, or compact LPN or LVN licensure for current state of practice.
• BLS certification is required.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.
• Completion of a state approved IV therapy program may be required in certain facilities and/or departments in accordance with state scope of practice, regulatory requirements or facility/ department policy.
• Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a LPN or LVN in the specialty area.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in designated clinical area is preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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