DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - DAY SHIFT
HIRING INCENTIVE

Job Location:

Address:
Arizona State Veterans' Home - Phoenix
4141 North South Herrera Way
Phoenix, Arizona 85012 

Posting Details:

Salary: Up to $31.00/Hour (DOE) 

This position may be eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Incentive
Shift differential is paid for nights - 10% Base Pay
Eligible weekend shifts receive supplemental pay - 10% Base Pay

Grade: LPN

Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

Job Summary:

Are you looking to elevate your LPN career while giving back to our nations heroes? The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services is looking for you!

The Department of Veterans' Services is actively seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who are committed to excellence in geriatric nursing care. If you are an LPN looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of veterans, we invite you to join our team. This is an exceptional chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to the health and well-being of our nation's veterans.

As an LPN within our facility, you will provide comprehensive geriatric nursing care and ensure a safe, therapeutic, and hygienic environment for our residents. You will work under the supervision of an RN or physician, including medication administration, treatment procedures, and supervision of subordinate staff to ensure the highest level of resident care.

Your Impact:

• Specialized Nursing Care: Administer medications and perform treatments, including wound care, tracheostomy care, and catheter care, within the scope of your license.
• Resident Monitoring: Observe and report on the effectiveness of medications and treatments, ensuring residents' needs are met through interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Care Planning: Participate in developing Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, which are comprehensive assessments of a resident's functional capabilities and health status, quarterly reviews, and care plans to ensure personalized and effective care for each resident.
• Leadership and Training: Act as a lead or supervisor, overseeing and training subordinate staff in resident care practices. Participate in staff development programs and in-service training to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Communication: Ensure clear and effective communication with residents, families, and staff to facilitate optimal care and support.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Driven Work: As an LPN, you will play a direct and significant role in improving the lives of veterans through compassionate and dedicated nursing care.
• Professional Growth: Engage in continuous learning and skill enhancement, with abundant opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and the satisfaction of making a difference.

Job Duties:

As an LPN at the Arizona State Veterans' Home you will:

• 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) as