What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Needed ASAP - NJLPN position at NavitsPartners?
LPN Needed ASAP
Responsibilities for LPN:
- Take and record vital signs, such as blood pressure
- Administer medications as ordered and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments
- Dress wounds, give alcohol rubs, apply compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles, bathe and dress patients, and collect blood and urine samples
- Monitor patients and chart medical records accurately
- Report the condition of a patient back to RNs and doctors
- Communicate openly and effectively with patients and families, while demonstrating compassion and friendly behavior
- Supervise nursing assistants
- Ensure that supplies, medications, and equipment are restocked and maintained so that they are ready to use
- Admit, discharge, and transfer patients
Qualifications for LPN:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited LPN nursing program
- Must have a valid LPN license in the state you are working in
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with patients and family in a respectful, warm way
- Ability to demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time, as well as lift patients and medical equipment
- Ability to demonstrate resilience in emotionally difficult situations
- Comfortable with a schedule with beyond normal working hours
- Must have proficient computer skills
