Compensation : $40 - $40 Hourly
Client Job Ref ID : 140387
Shift Description : Day shifts - 36 hours (weekends rotating)
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Decatur, Alabama, United States - 35601 Job Title: Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Number of positions: 1
Shift: Day shifts- 36 hours (weekends rotating)
Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: 06/26/2023
JOB DESCRIPTION - 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
QUALIFICATIONS Experience: - Minimum two years LPN experience required.
License/Certification: - Active unencumbered LPN Alabama license
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Requirements: - COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: - Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
- Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
- Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
- Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
- A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
- Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.
With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.
Required Skills Excellent communication skils, Critical thinking skills,
Reference Code 140387
Job Category Licensed Practical Nurse
Facility Type Agency,Hospital Based
Pay Rate 40 - 40USDPer Hour
Specialty Med-surg
Geographical Setting Urban,Metropolitan
On Call Yes
Board Certification Yes