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ABOUT US

First Choice Nurses is a 10-year strong Nurse staffing agency dedicated to meeting the needs of our health care industry partners. We VALUE our FRONTLINE staff and work hard for you so you can provide the HIGHEST QUALITY CARE to your patients. We offer TRAVEL, LOCAL CONTRACTS, AND PER DIEM OPPORTUNITIES throughout the US. 

FCN is currently recruiting Passionate and Committed LPNs and CNAs for Per-Diem/local contract opportunities with our Facility Partners in Richmond, NOVA, & surrounding cities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Care for patients in a professional and considerate manner. LPN & CNA professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.

GREAT COMPENSATION!! (ABOVE INDUSTRY STANDARD)

CNA $16.50-22

LPN $29-35

CNA RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to)

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately

• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.

• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts

• Assist residents with ADLs

• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned

• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed

• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

LPN RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to)

• delegate duties to CNA to provide the highest level of care 

• administer medications and treatments according to the MAR and TAR following MD orders

• Provide wound care to patients by following MD orders

• admit or discharge patients following facility protocol and MD orders 

• perform ongoing assessments on patients by following MD orders

• explaining medications/treatments to patients and family members following HIPAA and facility protocol 

(also should be familiar with G-tubes, nebulizer treatments, &  be comfortable with trachs)

SKILLS

• Proven experience as CNA or LPN
• 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
• Perfect physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN or CNA program is a must

BENEFITS

• Guaranteed weekly pay with direct deposit
• Qualifying Insurance benefits
• The flexibility of building your own schedule
• A supportive team
• Rapid Pay
• Referral Bonus: when a friend you referred to FCN works first shift
• Hiring Incentive: when you complete your first 2 shifts
• 1.5x Holiday pay
• 1.5x Overtime pay
• Currently enrolled ECPI students receive tuition discounts

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 6 months experience
• BLS/CPR Certification
• Updated PPD (within 1 year)
• Active CNA/LPN License
• 2 forms of ID (driver's license/SS card, etc) or Passport

For more information regarding benefits please visit www.firstchoicenurses.com

FIRST CHOICE NURSES OF EASTERN VIRGINIA is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

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