Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

$30/HR--40HRS=$1200/Week*8HR Shift* (7:00A-3:30P) *7 Week Contract

$30/HR--40HRS=$1200/Week*8HR Shift* (11:00P-7:30A) *9 Week Contract

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a healthcare professional who plays a crucial role in patient care. LPNs work under the supervision of registered nurses or doctors to provide essential medical attention and support. Their responsibilities include:

• Patient Assessment and Documentation:
• Interviewing patients to gather their medical history and recording relevant information.
• Monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.
• Observing patients’ health conditions and noting any changes.
• Basic Patient Care:
• Assisting patients with daily activities like eating, bathing, and mobility.
• Administering injections, prescribed medications, and enemas.
• Dressing wounds and providing other basic medical care tasks.
• Monitoring and Charting:
• Keeping accurate patient records and charts.
• Tracking fluid intake and output.
• Collecting samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Emotional and Psychological Support:
• Providing compassionate care and emotional support to patients.
• Communicating with patients’ families or friends to offer advice and comfort.
• Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Teamwork:
• Working effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Understanding hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Upholding confidentiality obligations and following nursing best practices.
• Qualifications and Skills:
• Proven experience as an LPN or in a similar role.
• Ability to perform diverse care tasks.
• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and hospital procedures.
• Familiarity with MS Office and data entry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion, patience, and the ability to handle stress.
• Successful completion of an LPN license program.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Salisbury, MD 21804 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salisbury, MD 21804: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person