Required:
CPR Certification.
LPN licensure.
Job Tittle : Licensed Practical Nurse
Schedule: 10am-10pm / 3 days /12 hour shifts up to 40 hours per week
JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE:
· Administers nursing care under direction of registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist or chiropractor (e.g., administers oxygen; applies sterile dressing, inserts catheters; reinserts gastrotomy tubes, suctions, irrigates wounds; gives enemas, douches; collects specimens; performs dialysis treatments, operates hemodialysis equipment & monitors patient during procedure; assists physicians with physical exams, treatments &/or laboratory tests; assists in emergencies by administering first-aid, performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation &/or restraining patients; administers controlled drugs such as narcotics & min or tranquilizers & no n-controlled medication in oral, rectal, topical or injectable form (i.e., intramuscular & subcutaneous injections only) & provides medication instructions to patients).
· Maintains medication accountability records (e.g., charts patient records, prepares & counts medication, maintains medication stock & medical equipment & supplies); observes, documents & reports patient conditions (e.g., medication reactions, treatment responses, patient behavior & progress) & prepares &/or maintains related reports & records (e.g., unusual incident reports, patient records, medication reports, seclusion/restraint logs, patient kardex, team plan).
· Provides general nursing, direct care &/or programming assistance (e.g., takes patient vital signs; assists with personal grooming & hygiene, bathing or daily living activities; administers topical ointments & solutions, eye, ear &/ or nose drops; repositions patients; responds to patient alarms; makes medical appointments for patients; escorts patients & assists with recreational activities; provides one to one group activities according to intervention stated on treatment plan).
· Orders medication & medical supplies; cleans nurses station & medication room/medication cart (e.g., cleans, sterilizes & restocks cart; defrosts & cleans medication refrigerator) & performs clerical tasks (e.g., answers phone, files).
Summary
As a New Grad LPN, you will utilize core skills such as catheterization, patient care, and nursing while demonstrating premium skills in critical care and IV infusion. Your role will involve providing patient care, utilizing EMR systems, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Relevant skills in areas like ophthalmology and cardiac catheterization will enhance your ability to deliver quality care. This position requires LPN licensure and CPR certification, providing a foundation for you to excel in a dynamic healthcare environment.
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $26.84 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Standard shift:
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: In person