- 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
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
- On call
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- 5x8
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- LPN (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (Required)
Work Location: In person