LPN-LVN Medical Surgical

Description

Full-Time

Shift - Days

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Canyon Vista Medical Center is a 106 bed Joint Commission Accredited offering a number of specialty services. We are proud to serve our community with a Level III Trauma unit Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement Level I Nursery American College of Radiology Accredited Facility as well as many other state of the art services to ensure our patients are cared for.

Where We Are:

Sierra Vista Arizona is a flourishing city located 75 miles southeast of Tucson. Thanks to our year-round temperate climate affordable housing low cost of living access to healthcare and education facilities not to mention the breathtaking natural beauty of majestic mountain ranges and the San Pedro River and outdoor activities Cochise County residents enjoy an excellent quality of life.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more

Position Summary:

Under the direction of an RN or Med-Surge Charge Nurse the LPN or LVN contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN. Assists RN with development of plan of care. Performs plan of care interventions including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living including personal hygiene elimination nutrition and ambulation. Monitors documents and communicates patients status and reactions to interventions with RN physician patient and families.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience preferred.
• Must have an active AZ or Compact LPN or LVN License.
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire.

Canyon Vista Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.