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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Verified Pay | $44 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Waynesburg, Pennsylvania |
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Verified Pay$19.92
$26.39
$44.00
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Job Description
- $44 hourly rate/ Weekly pay 7-3, 3-11,11-7 shifts available
- LPNs needed asap!!!
- Where: Skilled Nursing Facility in PA 15370
Take the opportunity to work with one of the most fun, exciting, up and coming agencies in the US- STAFF GENIUS. We believe our role in patient care start by taking great care of our nurses and we are a female owned and operated company based out of the tri-states.
Right now, Staff Genius is offering shifts to LPNS at $40-44 hourly to work in PA 15370 at a skilled nursing facility. We hire fast and our onboarding is a breeze! We hope you join our team of Geniuses and grow with us!
We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for people in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. LPN 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.
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
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