What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at GLC Group?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1. Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
2. Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
3. Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
4. Provides routine care for patients.
5. Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
6. Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
7. Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
8. Administer prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
9. Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
10. Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
11. Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
12. Assembling the equipment like gastrostomy tubes, catheters, and oxygen supplies.
13. Enter the data related to the record of patients in computer systems.
14. Admitting and billing patients
15. Regulate vaccinations and injections
16. Educate and encourage patients to avoid unhealthy routine
17. Keep the health records updated
18. Inform the patients about the doctor’s order or test results via mail or call
19. Assist registered nurses and other superior nurses to develop best care plan for the patients
20. Supervise certified nursing assistants and other non-licensed nursing profession
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Travel nursing
Pay: $1,850.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- 5x8
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Berkeley Springs, WV: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- LTC LPN: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LVN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $1,850 - $0