What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Astoria Place of Cambridge?
Join our Team - LPN Sign On Bonus / Shift Pick Up Incentive / Great Benefits! / New Grads Welcome
Come Join the Cambridge TEAM, and utilize your skills and knowledge in a professional environment where you can work with a variety of resident needs. We are looking for a reliable IV certified LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for our Residents in a professional and considerate manner. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.
Responsibilities
•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 Skills
•Proven experience as LPN or similar role
•Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
•Familiarity with skilled nursing, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
•Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
•Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
•Perfect physical condition and stamina
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Compassionate and able to handle stress
•Successful completion of LPN license program is a must
Medical , Dental and Vision PTO Time Life insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
License: •LPN (Preferred)
Work Location: •One location
Benefits: •Health insurance •Dental insurance •Vision insurance •Paid time off •Tuition reimbursement
Environment: •Inpatient
Qualifications: •Current State Nursing License Completed license needed: •Upon starting work
Work from Home: •No
Relocation Assistance Provided: •No
This Company Describes Its Culture as: •Detail-oriented
- quality and precision-focused •Innovative
- innovative and risk-taking •Outcome-oriented
- results-focused with strong performance culture •Stable
- traditional, stable, strong processes •People-oriented
- supportive and fairness-focused •Team-oriented
- cooperative and collaborative
