What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse LPN position at US Medical Staffing Inc?
U.S. Medical Staffing is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse. You will work alongside fellow caregivers to provide high quality patient care. We are currently recruiting Licensed Practical Nurse in the Greenfield, NH area.
*Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)*
*Pay Rate: $40-$41 per hour *
The Licensed Practical Nurse will document and provide skilled nursing care to our patients, following the developed plan of care and the patient’s physician orders for each of our patients, while following confidentiality and professional boundaries. Will also prepare clinical and progress notes for our patients, assist the physician, the intermediate care provider and RN in performing specialized procedures.
* Furnish services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned per the plan of care, following agency policies.
* Prepare equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique.
* Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques and assure that the patient/family is involved in implementing the plan of care.
* Implement the nursing care plan for each patient.
* Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
* Observe signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and registered nurse reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
* Teach and counsel the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
* Evaluate with registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN's nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
* Maintain and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient. Help update the patient plan of care.
* Participate in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech language pathologist.
* Accept and perform orders; orders are cosigned by RN.
* Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
* Provide appropriate information about patients to other agencies/ individuals involved in patient's care as needed.
* Immediately report to Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/RN any patient incidents/variances or complaints and submit any changes in schedule daily.
* Demonstrate competent performance of technical skills according to established procedures before performing new skills.
* Perform other tasks as assigned.
* FBI Background Check
* Physical
* PPD
* CPR/FA Cert
* COVID Vaccine
* High School Diploma
* LPN Certificate
* Minimum 1 year of experience working with children.
Salary : $40 - $41
