What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at All American Healthcare?
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
All American Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our per-diem staffing agency. In this role you 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.
All American Healthcare provides supplemental LPN staff to top quality-rated healthcare facilities. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care.
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LPN Responsibilities:
- Record a patient’s medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake/output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing, etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
LPN Skills:
- Active LPN State License/Certification is required
- Proven experience as LPN or similar role
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
Pay: $33.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Life insurance
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Weekly schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Self-determined schedule
- Weekend availability
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $33 - $34