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Travel - Licensed Practical Nurse

Travel - Licensed Practical Nurse

Health Advocates NetworkRaleigh, NC
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to work at a facility in Butner, NC. These are registry positions with our company.

40hrs Travel Package

Weekly Gross Pay = $600

Local Hourly Rate (Taxable) = $15

Weekly Travel Stipend Non-Taxed- goes to the net pay = $805 (Hotel-455 Meals-350)

Total Weekly ($805 is not taxed)= $1405

Feels like per hour = $35.125

1405 div 40 hours = $35.125

Shift Details :

8-hour shift Monday through Friday, 12 : 00 am to 8 : 30 pm, 13-week contract with possibility for renewal.

Qualifications :

  • At least one year (12 months) of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse
  • A valid and current LPN license issued by the state of North Carolina
  • A valid and current BLS provider card (American Heart Association)
  • Proficiency in the English language is necessary for communication with other staff and patients. LPN must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
  • We need nurses with specific experience in adolescent, pediatric, school, public health, correctional-juvenile, and / or emergency nursing practice.
  • Will have excellent resources, but they must feel comfortable working in a juvenile justice facility with direct care staff
  • Qualified for travel rate if permanent residence is 50+ miles away

Duties :

  • Provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. Perform routine patient assessments and document findings accurately.
  • Administer medications as prescribed by physicians and maintain proper documentation of medication administration.
  • Regularly monitor and record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and respiration rate.
  • Assist with wound care, dressings, and rehabilitation procedures.
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient information, progress, and assessments using electronic medical records (EMR) or other designated systems.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including physicians, registered nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
  • Educate patients and their families about healthcare procedures, medications, and post-treatment care instructions to promote effective self-management and recovery.
  • Follow established infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe disposal of medical waste.
  • Act swiftly and effectively during emergencies, implementing appropriate nursing intervention and alerting the appropriate personnel as necessary.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintains compliance and complies with annual requirements
  • Successfully completes required employment-related documentation, testing, and screenings in a timely manner
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