Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Per diem)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Center Moriches (NY); On-site; USD 46,017 - 65,540; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem pay

Job summary

Oasis Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking experienced LPNs for per diem shifts. You will work under the supervision of our Director of Nursing, providing essential care in a rehabilitation/nursing home setting. Per diem rates are up to $40.49/hr.

The ideal candidate will be licensed, compassionate, and capable of delivering diverse basic care while maintaining composure under pressure. Previous rehab or long-term care experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed LPN to apply.
• Experience in nursing home or rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Per diem availability required.

Responsibilities

• Record patient medical history accurately.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Observe treatment progress and medication effects.
• Monitor fluid intake/output and chart patients.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, wound care.
• Provide emotional support and communicate with families.

Skills

LPN license

Vital signs

Wound care

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Compassionate care

Family communication

Education

LPN program completion

Tools

Sigma Care

Job description

Oasis Rehabilitation and Nursing has Per diem opportunities for Experienced Licensed Practical Nurses

Shifts available: 7-3

Must be licensed to apply

Per diem rates up to $ 40.49/hr

You will work under the supervision of our Director of Nursing. Our LPN's are professionals who 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.

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 patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.


• Administer injections, prescribed medications, clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks


• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed


• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills:

• 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


• Knowledge of Sigma Care


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Compassionate and able to handle stress


• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

Salary:

$40.49 per hour

Physical setting:

• Nursing home


• Rehabilitation center

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