Licensed Practical Nurse (59260)

Licensed Practical Nurse

Downtown Medical Respite Center - Phoenix, AZ 85007

Description

Summary of Position:

The purpose of this position is to provide quality nursing services to the patients who are admitted to the Medical Respite Center. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for planning care, implementing various treatments, and evaluating the delivery of care within the established regulatory guidelines and licensed nursing practice standards.

Essential Duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist patients with managing their medications, obtaining new prescriptions and refills, and answering medication questions as necessary.
• Perform venipuncture, maintain site and administer intravenous (IV) medications as ordered.
• Draw blood, perform accuchecks, and urinalysis; prepare various specimens for transport while maintaining a clean, orderly clinical environment.
• Perform...