Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The LPN provides safe and effective nursing care in the assigned area(s) in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Arizona Rehab Campus and within the framework of established policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing Services. As a key team member in the clinical area, the Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse promote a climate of effective performance and learning through role modeling, willingness to learn and teach, and availability to patients and staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

Education: Graduate of accredited School of Nursing; Current licensure as a Licensed Practical nurse thorough the State of Arizona. 

Experience: Clinical experience in a substance abuse, co-occurring and residential treatment patients’/clients setting preferred.

Licensure: LPN License in good standing. TB, CPR Certification, Handle with Care and Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card with in 90 days of employment.

• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License to transport patients and/or staff, or drive facility vehicles.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

• Must be able to demonstrate special training, knowledge, and skills specific to population served, as well as job and/or program specific competency within the first three (3) months of training, and annually thereafter. 

• Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation upon hire and recertified every 2 years. 

• Must complete all required mandatory in-services annually. 

• Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire; PPD skin test required annually or chest x-ray if symptomatic. 

• Must be certified in HWC training within the first three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter. 

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