AllShifts is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our per-diem staffing agency.\nYou will be responsible for caring for people with physical and / or mental limitations and disabilities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Doctor. If you are qualified, compassionate and enjoy helping others, apply now.\nThe ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care.\n\nWe offer great benefits and perks including Instant Pay. See your money in your account immediately after you finish working.\n\nOffering you medical, dental, vision insurance, rewards, employee discount program and more.\n\nApply directly on www.allshifts.app for faster response. Download AllShifts to choose the shifts you want to work and earn cash rewards the more you do.\n\nLPN Responsibilities : \n
- Record a patient's medical history accurately\n
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.\n
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.\n
- Monitor patients' condition including fluid intake / output and compose patient charts\n
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing, etc.\n
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks\n
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned\n
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed\n
- Communicate with patients' family to provide advice, comfort and release instructions\n\nLPN Skills : \n
- Active LPN State License / Certification is required\n
- Proven experience as LPN or similar role\n
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team\n
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures\n
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices\n
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology\n
- Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry\n
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n
- Compassionate and able to handle stress\n\nPay : $452.40 - $491.28 per day\n\nBenefits : \n
- Dental insurance\n
- Employee discount\n
- Flexible schedule\n
- Health insurance\n
- Vision insurance\n\nMedical Specialty : \n
- Geriatrics\n\nPhysical Setting : \n
- Long term care\n
- Nursing home\n
- Rehabilitation center\n\nWork Location : In person