What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Momentum at South Bay for Nursing and Rehab?
Job Description
Momentum at South Bay is seeking Full-time & Part-time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join their growing team in delivering high-quality patient care.
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Jury Service
- Paid Uniform Allowance
- Pension Benefits
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Optical Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Union Representation
- Training and Education Benefits
- Childcare Benefits
- Overtime Pay after 37.5 hours for full-time employees
- Shift Differential
- Access to Credit Unions
- Discounts
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable LPN to provide professional and considerate care for invalids and injured individuals.
You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor, utilizing your skills to deliver diverse basic care services while maintaining patience and composure.
Responsibilities
- Accurately record patients' medical histories
- Take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress and potential side effects
- Monitor patients' condition, track fluid intake and output, and maintain accurate patient charts
- Assist patients with daily activities such as eating and bathing
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, and perform other basic medical care tasks as needed
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when required
- Communicate effectively with patients' family members or friends to offer guidance and instruction
Requirements
- Proven experience as an LPN or similar role
- Ability to undertake various care tasks and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Good working knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Physical stamina to perform job duties
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stressful situations
- SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LPN LICENSE PROGRAM IS A REQUIREMENT
