Job description

Title: - Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Arlington, TN

Duration: 3+months

Onsite

Required Skills :

Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.

Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor.

Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol.

Takes the patient’s vital signs.

Identifies patient’s allergies.

Administers medication.

Monitors side effects of medication.

Observes the effectiveness of medications.

Feeds the patient. Bathes the patient.

Prepares the patient for laboratory tests.

Obtains required lab specimens per protocol.

Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory.

Performs other procedures per protocol.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others: Educates patients/caregivers on how to maintain optimal health status.

Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes, self-examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment/devices.

Ensures the patient understands self-care instructions.

Documenting/Recording Information: Documents assessments, care, and education provided to the patient.

Lists vital signs and procedures performed in the patient’s medical record.

Documents orders followed and medical interventions.

Documents administration and effectiveness of drugs, documents utilization of controlled drugs.

Completes medical and administrative forms (e.g. electronic or paper).

Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies.

Reports discrepancies in the inventory.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable.

Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on the equipment.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Fosters teamwork to ensure total care of patient/client and outside entities.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Discusses the patient's comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patient's/client's needs.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization: Communicates with internal and external entities.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Arlington, TN 38002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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