Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN

Tranquility Personal Care Home; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Tranquility Personal Care Home in Decatur, Georgia is looking for a reliable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate care to individuals. The LPN will work under a registered nurse and perform a variety of responsibilities, including monitoring patient conditions and assisting with daily activities.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a successful completion of an LPN license program. The position offers a flexible schedule and a rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and able to handle stress.
• Good knowledge of medical and hospital terminology.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output.
• Assist ailing patients with daily necessary activities.

Skills

Proven experience as LPN or similar role

Ability to undertake diverse care tasks

Familiarity with hospital health and safety standards

Understanding of confidentiality obligations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of LPN license program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for our individuals in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.

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 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

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

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialties

• Home Health

Physical Setting

• Long-term care

Standard Shift

• Day shift

COVID-19 Considerations

Fully stocked on PPE, Individuals are fully vaccinated, COVID-19 protocols are in place.

Work Location: One location