Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in United States

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We are currently looking for highly professional, experienced Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to work in a variety of long term and acute care facilities.

This opportunity allows you to earn above-average wages with travel compensation and accommodation.

Shifts would be early morning, afternoon, evening, overnight with consistent hours and a set schedule until further notice.

Responsibilities

• To provide nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an RPN.
• Utilize sound nursing practice principles to ensure the delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).
• Ensure a timely and accessible admission for the residents including a comprehensive orientation to the home and the services offered within the home Ensure that resident transfers and discharges are timely and safe
• Ensure the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, ensure protocols are followed on all assigned shifts
• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural and social needs of the residents

Requirements

• Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Able to work with persons with Infectious Diseases
• BLS Certificate
• Valid First Aid & CPR
• Proof of current immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) proof of negative TB skin test within one (1) year as well as Hepatitis B
• Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to work the flexible shift times, depending on the facility; eight (8) or twelve (12) hours in length.
• Must be able to ‘float’ from unit to unit within a hospital, depending on facility need.
• Must be reliable (once availability is given) to be placed at an agreed upon facility/unit.
• Must be in compliance with the RhynoCare Healthcare shift acceptance/cancellation policy (provided for review upon hiring).