LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Observes patients’ health.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Accompanies patients to their rooms.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.
• Prepares specimens for lab courier.
• Administers medications.
• Provides wound care.
• Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
• Assists with patient comfort.
• Monitors catheters.

Job Types: Contract, Travel nursing

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Rehabilitation center

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• LPN: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN/LVN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10452: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person