Adelphi Medical Staffing is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for a contract opportunity with a nursing facility in Ohio on a as needed basis. The ideal LPNs will be required to assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Job Quick Facts:
- Ref#: BD-291-02
- Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Location: Georgetown & Sandusky, Ohio
- Service Setting: Nursing Home
- Job Type: Contract
- Start Date: ASAP
- Shift/Schedule:8 hour shifts per day
- Rate: $ 40/hr
Requirements:
- Ohio License
- Registered with the Ohio Board of Nursing
- CPR Certification
- Knowledge of skilled licensed practical nursing procedures, pharmacology, patient care, first-aid, general hospital practices & procedures;
Responsibilities:
- Administering nursing care within a set forth scope of practice, includng administering oxygen, applying sterile dressing, etc
- Assisting in emergencies by administering first-aid, performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, restraining patients
- Maintaining medication accountability records (e.g., charts patient records, prepares & counts medication,etc )
- Observing, documenting & reporting patient conditions and preparing &/or maintaining related reports & records
- Providing general nursing, direct care &/or programming assistance
- Providing work direction, orientation & training to lower-level direct care staff in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g., dressing)
- Orders medication & medical supplies; cleans nurses station & medication room/medication cart performs some clerical tasks