Job details
LPN's W2 From $35-$42
RN's - 1099 $55 an hour
Specialties
Geriatrics
Available shifts
Week days and weekends available
Work Settings
Long term care, Nursing home
Job Type
Full-time
Part-time
Per-Diem
Qualifications
- BLS Certification (Required)
- LPN (Required)
Full Job Description
Pay rates starting at $32-$35/hr
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN (Agency)
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.
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 and 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 or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
Skills
- 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
- Perfect physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Successful completion of LPN license program is a must
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per-Diem
Pay: $32-$35 per hour
Medical Specialty:
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Schedule:
- 12 and 8 hours shifts available
- Weekend availability
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- LPN (Required)
Job Types: Per diem, Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Experience:
License/Certification:
- LVN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
