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DANVILLE SERVICES OF ARIZONA, LLC
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB SUMMARY
Providing for the emotional, medical, and physical needs of Danville’s clients and improving their quality of life by observing, documenting, reporting, taking action and following-up on their health, safety, and medical needs, and implementing medical recommendations made by the team. LPN’s provide nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Behavior should be professional at all times and consistent with Danville’s culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures, including treating clients and others with dignity and respect.,
Assess, document, and report to the appropriate management any changes in clients’ condition, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of changes in their overall health.
Administer medication and topical treatments to clients as prescribed and documenting according to Danville’s policies and state protocols, recording any medication errors and submitting reports, observing clients for possible side effects.
Support clients in maintaining good personal hygiene, including ensuring clients maintain good oral hygiene, ensuring clients who are incontinent are changed immediately using proper peri-care, bathing or showering clients according to individual protocols.
Ensure clients’ medical and dental needs are met, including, scheduling and ensuring clients attend doctor or dental appointment, keeping immunizations current, informing management of emergency room visits and/or hospitalizations, following through with physicians’ orders and recommendations, and completing appropriate documentation per state and Danville protocols.
Ensure clients’ privacy is respected at all times in compliance with HIPAA privacy regulations.
Report to work on time, and if unable to report to work, or if there is a need to come to work late, or leave early, follow Danville’s approval policy
Complete required pre-service and on-going training requirements within Danville and state required timeframes and meeting region required competency levels.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
After being properly trained and passing competency, perform additional nursing responsibilities per clients’ individual needs and Health Care Providers’ (HCPs’) orders.
Safely transport clients to and from activities, work, and home, and comply with Danville’s vehicle safety, maintenance, and cell phone use policies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
• LPN Degree from an accredited school of nursing
• A minimum of 1 year nursing experience preferred
Additional Requirements
• Required to pass a criminal background check and/or fingerprint clearance
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a valid state driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Basic fluency in oral and written English
• Fluency with personal computers
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be highly organized
• Must have good interpersonal communication skills
Special Skills/Training/Certifications
• Must have a current, valid and unencumbered Arizona state license
• CPR/First Aid
• IV certification preferred
