Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN 3PM-11PM

Heritage of Clara Barton is looking to invite reliable and dedicated interum  Licensed Practical Nurses,   LPN  to join our team. The shift would be 3PM-11PM 5 days a week. We are looking for the months of August, September & October. After those months we would be happy for you to stay with us a Per Diem.

The ideal candidate would be a nurse that is looking to provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis.

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

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