Christian Care of McKenzie are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for our residents in a professional and considerate manner. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, attendance bonuses and benefits! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join our great team!
Position Overview:
- Responsible for providing direct nursing care to Residents. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information about nursing services.
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
Qualifications:
- Current LPN licensure in the state of practice
- Current Driver’s License and access to dependable transportation
- Current CPR certification
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 – $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
License/Certification:
- LVN (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
Source: Indeed.com
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