Compassionate LPN: Patient Care & Vital Signs Expert

Apex Healthcare Staffing, LLC.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Healthcare Staffing, LLC is seeking a reliable LPN to provide patient care in Miami, FL under supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. The role requires compassion and basic medical tasks performed in a professional setting.

You will record histories, monitor vitals and assist with daily activities, while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in documentation. An active LPN license is required to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role.
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology.
• Perfect physical condition and stamina.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry.
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must.
• Compassionate and able to handle stress.

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

Patient care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Confidentiality & nursing best

Medical terminology

MS Office

Stamina & physical fitness

Communication skills

Stress management

LPN license program completed

Education

LPN license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Apex Healthcare Staffing, LLC is seeking a reliable LPN to provide patient care in Miami, FL under supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. The role requires compassion and basic medical tasks performed in a professional setting.

You will record histories, monitor vitals and assist with daily activities, while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in documentation. An active LPN license is required to apply.