LPN
LPN
Successful medical office seeking a highly qualified LPNs.
Join our team. In these positions, you will provide direct nursing care to patients. You should be highly committed to best practices, knowledgeable of compliance requirements, and able to perform well within a team environment.
LPN Job Responsibilities:
Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs.
Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
Provides routine care for patients.
Observes patients' health.
Reviews medical charts.
Accompanies patients to their rooms.
Assists physicians and registered nurses.
Communicates with patients and their families.
Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.
Prepares specimens for lab courier.
Administers medications.
Provides wound care.
Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
Assists with patient comfort.
Monitors catheters.
LPN Qualifications / Skills:
Medical knowledge
Patience
Compassion
Kindness
Critical thinking skills
Knowledge of infection control practices
Stamina and physical endurance
Observational skills
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules
Communication skills
Leadership
Empathy
Education and Experience Requirements:
Completion of state approved training program (generally in the form of a diploma, certificate, or associate degree)
LPN license
BLS certification
1-2 years recent nursing experience