Shippensburg Health Care Center is a 125 bed skilled nursing facility located in Shippensburg, PA. We are currently accepting applications for Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team on night shift (10:30pm-7:00am). Qualified candidates must have current Pennsylvania Nursing License and excellent customer service skills. Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.
Shift Available:
Nights – 10:30pm-7:00am, includes every other weekend (Full Time)
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
- 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
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
Shippensburg Health Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Vision Insurance
Schedule:
- 8 Hour Shift
- Holidays
Experience:
- Healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License:
- LPN (Required)
Work Location:
- One location
Employer type:
- Nursing home
Work Remotely:
Source: Indeed.com
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