What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/LVN - LPN: Augusta (Days) position at NuWest Group?
LPN / LVN - LPN : Augusta (Days)
Job Type : Assignment
City : Augusta
State : GA
Job Description :
We have a new assignment for LPN / LVN - LPN in Augusta, GA and are interviewing ASAP. This is a local, 5 x 8 Days 7am to 3 : 30pm position at a great facility.
Pay range is $1292 - $1520 Per Week
Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse assumes responsibility for complex direct nursing care of assigned geriatric patients in a Nursing Care Center. This individual also coordinates the nursing care provided as directed by nursing administration.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to :
- Makes work assignments
- Monitors work performance for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with established nursing standards
- Provides the comfort and safety of the patients
- Maintains communication with immediate supervisor and Physician and seeks assistance when circumstances do not allow for independent action.
- Take and record patients vital signs
- Collect and forward specimens
- Implement wound care as prescribed
- Catheterize patients as ordered, monitor intake and output
- Report any unusual finding to supervisor or Physician
- Performs functions in the maintenance of proper nutrition and fluid balance, such as assisting with meals, tube feedings and monitoring oral fluid intake
- Appropriate documentation of all care provided
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Certifications / License
Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS / BCLS certification and active Georgia licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, weekly direct deposit, and more!
Salary : $1,292 - $1,520
