What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Per Diem position at SGA Talent?
About the Job
Urgent / Fast Start
SGA H. Care Staffing LLC is a leading healthcare staffing firm looking to identify LPNS for great facilities right in your backyard. We are a staffing agency that cares about our people and our partners so if you have the same philosophy, let's connect.
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct care to patients and is a critical part of a healthcare team. An LPN usually assists a Registered Nurse (RN) and often oversees one or more Certified Nursing Assistant(s) (CNA) to carry out care plans and maintain patient comfort and well-being. LPNs take on a direct role in providing personal care to those in their charge, often assisting with all areas of the patients daily living needs. This enables LPNs to have a hands-on understanding of the care needed and offers the ability to make a positive impact on health outcomes.
Responsibilities may include :
- Monitor patients vitals and record them in their file.
- Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each patient, including bathing, feeding, and dressing.
- Assist nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication.
- Update patient records in a confidential manner.
- Evaluate the patients well-being, reporting any needs to medical staff.
- Explain treatments and procedures to patients and families.
- Change dressings and bandages, ensuring patients are healing properly.
- Move patients from wheelchairs, beds, and gurneys.
