Licensed Practical Nurse LPN $40 / hr

Job Description

Job Description

LPN Fort Wayne Indiana

$$ 40 / hour every shift !   LTC. Skilled Nursing, AL, Rehab

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in long-term care facilities play a critical role in providing direct patient care and supporting the healthcare team. Their duties typically include a range of clinical, administrative, and supportive tasks, focusing on the daily needs of residents, who are often elderly or have chronic conditions. Below is a detailed overview of LPN job duties in a long-term care setting :

• Resident Care and Monitoring :

Administer Medications : Dispense oral, topical, and injectable medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosages and timing.

Perform Basic Procedures : Administer injections, insert catheters, collect samples (e.g., urine or blood), and assist with diagnostic tests.

Collaborate with Healthcare Team : Work closely with RNs, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), physicians, and other staff to coordinate resident care.

Maintain Records : Accurately document residents’ health status, medications, treatments, and daily care activities in electronic health records (EHR) or charts.

Promote Comfort and Dignity : Provide compassionate care, respecting residents’ preferences, cultural needs, and privacy.

Respond to Emergencies : Provide first aid or basic life support in emergencies, such as choking or cardiac events, until advanced help arrives.

Chronic Disease Management : Assist residents with conditions like diabetes, dementia, or heart disease by monitoring symptoms and administering treatments.

Work Environment and Expectations

Skills and Qualifications

LPNs in long-term care facilities are vital to ensuring residents receive consistent, compassionate, and high-quality care. Their role bridges hands-on caregiving with clinical expertise, making them essential to the facility’s operations.

Company Description

Blue Water Healthcare We are a Team of Healthcare Staffing professionals that empowers our contractor workforce providing best-in-class services to patients and providers. Our commitment to quality is what makes Blue Water Healthcare your choice for your staffing needs. For years, we have been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees.

Company Description

Blue Water Healthcare We are a Team of Healthcare Staffing professionals that empowers our contractor workforce providing best-in-class services to patients and providers. Our commitment to quality is what makes Blue Water Healthcare your choice for your staffing needs. For years, we have been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees.