Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job at Akicita Federal in Phoenix

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Per Diem: Travel and Housing expenses paid in addition to salary.

Key Responsibilities: Patient Care: Perform nursing duties and manage patient needs as directed by supervisors and in accordance with competency standards. Clinical Execution: Administer medications, intravenous fluids, blood products, and respiratory treatments as prescribed. Triage and Assessment: Interview patients and families to determine triage classifications and evaluate interventions for life-threatening situations. Medical Support: Assist with procedures such as splinting and suturing and evaluate patient outcomes post-procedure. Equipment Operation: Operate and mentor others on specialized equipment, including defibrillators, electrocardiographs, and suction devices.

Education: Initiate and participate in patient and family education, counseling, and teaching.

Experience: Minimum of 36 months of LPN experience, including at least 12 months in the required specialty (unless otherwise approved).

Education: Completion of a professional Licensed Practical Nurse program approved by the appropriate state accrediting agency. Licensure: Must maintain an active, unrestricted LPN license. Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Cultural Awareness: Must be respectful of local American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. Health and Security Requirements Background Check: Subject to background checks and character investigations in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. Citizenship: Must be US Citizen