Licensed Practical Nurse

Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care and education to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The Licensed Practical Nurse participates in the planning and coordination of patient care in conjunction with an interprofessional team of medical professionals. The Licensed Practical Nurse reports to the supervisor on duty and executes the nursing plan assigned to each patient.

Responsibilities

The position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs functions outlined in each patients’ nursing care plan.
• Monitors patient conditions and records appropriate findings in patient medical records.
• Provides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Promotes an environment of compassion by promoting emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
• Assists medical team with medical procedures.
• Administers medications and treatments to patients.*
• Educates patients about treatment plans.

Skills and Experience

• One (1) year of Nursing experience.
• Geriatric, Hospice & Palliative, and/or Long-term Care experience (Preferred).
• Medication and side effect monitoring.
• Sympathetic bedside manner.
• Ability to multitask and work integratively within a team.

Requirements

• Currently licensed and registered to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Indiana.
• Must be proficient in English.
• Be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.
• Current BLS/CPR training with card

COVID-19 Considerations

Due to the current health crisis related to COVID-19, we are committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of our employees, clients, and patients. In accordance with client requirements, employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 virus or request a religious or medical exemption.

Who We Are:

Founded in 2021, EXAR Staffing is a  Minority- and Women- Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE). We provide contract and temporary healthcare personnel to long-term care facilities and hospitals. EXAR Staffing is constantly growing and evolving to meet the continuous demand for skilled professionals in healthcare. We strive to become leaders in healthcare staffing through our dedication and commitment towards providing exceptional staff to our clients.

EXAR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment due to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability status, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, any other non-merit based factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are in need of an accommodation with the online application process, please email us at info@exarhcs.com.

Qualifications

- Graduate of an approved program of practical/vocational Nursing program

- Licensed as a licensed graduate Practical Nurse in the State of Indiana

- One (1) year of experience as a nurse

- Current BLS/CPR training with card