DEPT OF VETERAN SERVICES

Address:  (Recruiter to key in)  Division/Unit Name
Address, City, ST ZIP

Salary: Up to $28.60/HOUR (DOE) 

Grade: 02

Closing Date: 

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) carries out all geriatric nursing care, treatment and services in a professional and prescribed manner within scope of license; provides a safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment and assigns and oversees duties of subordinate staff. The LPN provides a variety of nursing care for infirm geriatric residents; and oversees and trains subordinate staff in specific resident care; observes and reports resident behavior and physical condition; administers medical treatment and intervention according to the plan of care; acts a lead or performs limited supervision on an assignment. The LPN works under the supervision of an RN or physician.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).
OR
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (# days per week in the office/hoteling).
OR
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Administers medication and performs treatments on an assigned unit as ordered by the physician and within scope of license.
Medications may be in a variety of forms including oral, enteral, parenteral, suppository, etc. Treatments may include sterile and aseptic wound cleaning and dressing, postural drainage and percussion, tracheostomy, gastrostomy and jejunostomy care and catheter care.
Observes and reports the effectiveness of medications and treatments.
Ensures an adequate amount of supplies and medication are available.
Receives and delivers a variety of information regarding the residents’ medical, social, functional and other needs.
Participates in the receiving and giving of shift reports.
Communicates with residents, family and staff as necessary to ensure the resident receives appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team.
Completes the initial admission nursing assessment tool on a newly admitted resident. Assists with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews and care plans.
Supervises subordinate staff and assists as need with direct resident care for the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) including bathing, dressing, observations, treatment and summary of resident progress.
Conducts and participates in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff and other duties as assigned.
Attends and participates in staff meetings.
May collect and analyze data for quality improvement and infection control programs. Trains/orients new employees.
Performs other technical duties as assigned (e.g., collects specimens, responds to emergency situations rapidly and appropriately.)

Knowledge of:
Gerontological/geriatric nursing theory and practice
Resident condition and changing medical/physical /psychological care needs
Effects of the aging process
Practices and procedures of team nursing
Practices and procedures for implementing treatment plans for resident/patient care
Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medicines
Federal, State and agency laws, rules and regulations governing general practical nursing practices and the security and control of medical supplies and medications and dispensing thereof.

Skill in:
Practical nursing methods and techniques
Observing and reporting behavior and progress of residents/patients
Applying and interpreting State and agency laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices
Assisting in the development and implementation of patient care plans within a team nursing concept
Oral and written communication
Interpersonal

Ability to:
Assess client needs and evaluate usefulness or suitability of resources
Work with difficult people; establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, client families, team member and service providers.
One or more years of Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care Experience preferred.
Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last 6 months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or tuberculosis
Currently possess or ability to obtain and /or retain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Class 1 Fingerprint Card
Current or temporary license to practice as a practical nurse in the State of Arizona
Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment

One or more years of Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care Experience preferred.

Current Negative TB skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from Tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or Tuberculosis
Must be able to obtain and retain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Current or temporary license to practice as LPN in the State of Arizona
Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment
This position requires the ability to drive on State business. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see A.AC. R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Referral Incentives available for qualifying positions
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Paul Sharp at psharp@azdvs.gov or (602) 781-7032 for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.