What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (55775) position at CIRCLE THE CITY?
Essential Duties:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
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Assist patients with managing their medications, obtaining new prescriptions and refills, and answering medication questions as necessary
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Perform venipuncture, maintain site and administer IV medications as ordered
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Draw blood, perform accuchecks, and urinalysis; prepare various specimens for transport while maintaining a clean, orderly clinical environment
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Perform procedures and treatments as ordered including, but not limited to wound care, small volume nebulizer (SVN) treatments, oxygen, ECG and assisting providers with procedures
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Assist with maintenance of exam rooms by restocking, checking expiration dates, and cleaning exam tables between patients
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records
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Assist with maintenance of exam rooms by restocking, checking expiration dates, and cleaning exam tables between patients
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Act as a resource for Respite Assistant when questions arise about patient medical issues
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Able to adapt to rapid, unpredictable work flow
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Able to focus on work at hand with attention to detail
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Ability to work with difficult patients and those with mental illness
Qualifications:
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Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with a current Arizona license in good standing
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Certified in IV therapy, phlebotomy
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Minimum one (1) year experience in medical/surgical hospital, outpatient, home health or public health care
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Competent in basic nursing knowledge of illnesses and treatments
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Understanding of substance and mental health issues.
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Computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information is required including use of electronic health records
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Basic Life Support certification required (BLS)