PRN - LPN - Washington Location: Lacey/ WA
Start: ASAP
Hours: As NEEDED Position Requirements - Current WA license in good standing with the State licensing board
- American Heart BLS
- 2 References
Job Description This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the size of the facility the job duties may vary.
Position Summary The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting. In addition to basic nursing care, responsibilities of a LPN include (but are not limited to):
- 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
Other Responsibilities - Completes required orientation as directed by facility
- Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
- Follows facility and Hamilton Unusual Occurrence Protocol
- Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
- Upholds HIPAA regulations
- Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts
Hamilton Staffing Solutions is a Nurse Owned, Women Owned and Family operated business established in 2015.