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Benefits:
- Referral Bonus
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Apex Staffing Services is hiring an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a nursing assignment at a Senior Nursing/Rehabilitation Facility in New Rochelle, NY.Â
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Job Details:
- Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Location: New Rochelle, NY, 10805
- Shift: Nights
- Rate: $43 Per Hour
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Requirements:
- Active LPN license valid in the state of practice
- Minimum of 1 year of recent LPN experience
- Additional certifications may be required based on the specialty and facility
- Strong clinical, communication and patient-care skills
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’ condition 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
Skills
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Perfect physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Successful completion of LPN license program is a must
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