Licensed Practical Nurse - LPNDS

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Yuma, AZ

Type: Contract (5 Months)

Pay: $40.00 – $44.00 per Hour

Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM | Monday–Friday | 36–48 Hours/Week

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate nursing care in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment. The ideal candidate will have experience caring for geriatric patients, administering medications and treatments, and supporting residents' overall health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting.

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.

• Perform wound care, tracheostomy care, catheter care, and other nursing treatments.

• Observe, document, and report resident responses to medications and treatments.

• Participate in shift reports and communicate resident status updates to the healthcare team.

• Assist with nursing assessments, care plans, and documentation.

• Support residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed.

• Supervise and guide support staff when appropriate.

• Collect specimens and respond to emergency situations.

• Participate in resident care planning and interdisciplinary meetings.

• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.

Required Qualifications

• Active Arizona LPN License.

• Minimum 1 year of skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred.

• Current negative TB skin test within the last 12 months.

• Strong knowledge of geriatric nursing principles.

• Experience with medication administration and nursing treatments.

• Strong communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Long-Term Care (LTC) experience.

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience.

• Experience with wound care and geriatric patient management.

• Experience supervising nursing assistants or support staff.

Contact Information

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.