Licensed Practical Nurse - General Internal Medicine, Scts. - LPN

The licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient/family. The LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning. The LPN participates as a member of the health care team and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting the needs of the patient/family. The LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization, and principles of relationship-based care. 

• Graduate of a school of practical nursing or passed LPN Boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program (e.g., some states allow RN students to take the LPN board exam after completing one to two years in the RN program). 


• If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of LPN experience working in an applicable setting is required.


• High school diploma or GED equivalent. 

Additional Qualifications

• Family Medicine/Primary Care experience preferred. 


• Strong customer service skills for a high-touch patient population required. 


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment. 


• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. 


• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting. 


• Computer proficiency required, including experience with electronic medical records. 


• Epic experience preferred. 


• Flexibility to meet staffing needs and work daytime hours. 


• Experience in ambulatory, outpatient setting preferred. 


• Epic experience preferred.
  
                          
  
   

License/Certifications

• Arizona - Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. 


• Positions that are not on campus may not require current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency as determined by the work area. 


• Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.