Licensed Practical Nurse

"Not all who wander are lost The Community Pinon, AZ Have you ever gone to a new place and felt ' wow ' about it? For many people, that experience is felt in Pinon, AZ. This small town may not be as popular as other cities in the United States, but don't let that mislead you. Pinon is a small-in-size town right now but it's also a beautiful, upcoming tourist destination that is worth its weight in gold. You will be pleasantly surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden gem of a destination, like exploring the historic St Mary of Rosary Mission, or get your blood pumping at the local Pinon Rodeo Grounds. Not to mention the pleasures you gain while exploring the nearby cities of Window Rock, Page, Chinle, Marble Canyon or even make a weekend trip out of it and go gallivanting through the Grand Canyon. Explore Pinon here. About the Pinon Health Center Facility Pinon Health Center (PHC) serves a rural area. The Pinon Health Center is associated with the Chinle Service Unit- Indian Health Service in the Heart of the Navajo Reservation- Northern Arizona. Pinon Health Center provides medical care to approximately 11,000 patients - the majority of which are Navajo and many are traditional Navajo who still speak the language. A collegial group of providers offer services in primary care, women's health, counseling, dental, dietary and community nutrition, health promotions, lab, x-ray, native medicine, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, speech therapy, podiatry, and public health nursing. Route 4 Pinon, AZ 86510 Licensed Practical Nurse- RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Licensed Practical Nurse shall obtain patient history and patient family history.
• Perform quality control checks and operator maintenance for a variety of patient care equipment.
• Shall assist in identifying patient needs and implementing the plan of care.
• Document care given and patient response in the medical record.
• Prepare patient for physical examination.
• Communicate pertinent patient data to the appropriate provider.
• Possess knowledge of actions and usual dosages of most commonly used emergency drugs and their location.
• Recognize emergency situations and initiate appropriate resuscitative measures.
• Conduct prescribed nurse initiated, nurse practitioner, and physician orders and document in patient medical record.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse assists in patient/family education regarding prescribed medications/therapies/diagnostic procedures.
• Assess patient/family knowledge level, implement plan of instructions and record patient/family demonstrated level of understanding.
• Assure content and correctness of a prepared report and sign document to validate its content.
• Participate in monitoring quality of care according to processional standards and established procedures.
• Respond to telephone inquiries regarding ward services and/or follow-up ancillary reports.
• Assist with ward related administrative tasks.
• Administer oxygen, intravenous fluids and prescribed medications in accordance with the Client policy.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse demonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce and in the community.

Licensed Practical Nurse- REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Completed a program in practical nursing of at least 9 months' duration combined with 1 year of nursing assistant experience; or successful completion of a 2-year degree in practical nursing, and have passed the NCLEX-PN exam.
• Licensure: Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
• Certification: Valid American Heart Association certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Experience: 3 years of nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical nursing or patient care facility.