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Job description
Tryfacta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for our client. This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!
Highlights:
Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Ware, MA 01082
Duration: 13 weeks Extension
Work Schedule: 2nd shift - 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Monitors patient's condition by checking vital signs, measuring food and liquid intake and output, responding to call lights or patients' requests for assistance, and making rounds to observe patients.
- Provides direct care to patients, including caring for colostomies and tracheotomies, mixing medications and food, inserting feeding tubes, catheterizing patients, and performing other nursing procedures as directed.
- Documents and administers medications and treatments, changes in patient's condition or behavior, responses to care, and daily activities.
- Administers injections and oral medications as directed by a physician.
- Obtains specimens for laboratory analysis by swabbing or other means.
- Instruct patients and their families how to care for patients' medical needs, including catheter and colostomy care, bowel program techniques, insulin injection, personal hygiene, and skin care.
- Assists doctor in clinic by gathering information on patient's needs and informing doctor, dressing and undressing patients, assisting with medical procedures, and transcribing doctor's orders.
- Notifies the next shift of each day's events, including patient progress, behavioral problems, and new orders. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Active LPN License in Massachusetts
Active BLS
Previous experience as an LPN
Proof of COIVD vaccination
Pay: $53.55 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
License/Certification:
- LPN License (Required)
- AHA BLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ware, MA 01082: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $54
