What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) position at Willow Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Willow Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center -
The dedicated nurses and other health professionals at Willow Terrace are ready around the clock to make your recuperation as smooth as possible. They expertly provide Wound Care Management; Oxygen Therapy; Compression Therapy; Intravenous Therapy; Tracheostomy Care; Enteral Feeding; Medication Management and Education; Complex Medical Care; 24 / 7 Nursing Care; Post-Surgical Care; Restorative Nursing Care; Pain Management; Hospice Care; and Palliative Care Consults. We are currently seeking Licensed Practice Nurses- LPN to join our team.
Job Responsibilities :
- Record a patient’s medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor patients’ conditions, including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
All shifts : 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm-11pm-7am
