Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse Summary of Need:
This position involves the routine care of patients in accordance with detailed and well-defined rules and regulations. Performs routine sub-professional nursing services in the care of sub-acute, convalescent, and chronic patients and assists a registered professional nurse in the case of acutely ill patients; does related work as required. In addition, a licensed practical nurse assists a registered professional nurse in the carrying out of orders prescribed by a physician. The work requires understanding of a skill in routine nursing practices but does not require the exercise of professional judgment. Assignments concerning patient care are given specifically and supervised closely by a registered professional nurse or a physician.

Typical job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Bathes patients and gives personal hygienic care.
• Makes beds and performs other tasks designed to provide a suitable environment for patients.
• Cares for equipment used in care of patients as directed.
• Assists in the admission and discharge of patients.
• Takes the temperature, notes the rate of pulse/respiration, observes and records other signs and symptoms as directed.
• Collects specimens and assists in carrying out diagnostic procedures under supervision.
• Carries out uncomplicated therapeutic treatments such as giving enemas, preparing and applying simple dressings and administering certain medications upon specific instructions of the physician or a registered professional nurse.

Full performance knowledge, Skills Abilities:

• Working knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices.
• Working knowledge of hospital sanitation and hygiene.
• Ability to apply therapeutic treatments as prescribed.
• Ability to understand and carry out exact detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep records and make reports.
• Ability to get along_ well with patients and others; good moral character; excellent physical and mental health.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a course of study in practical nursing approved by the State Education Department of New York State.
• Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
• 1 year of current experience.

Current Openings:

• 1 evenings (3pm to 11pm)

Contract Length: 13 weeks, plus extensions available.

Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.

Benefits offered to our workers include the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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