LPN

Talented Medical Solutions; Nowata (OK); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a travel assignment in Nowata, Oklahoma. The position guarantees 40 hours per week and involves comprehensive patient care from admission to discharge, recognizing changes in patient conditions, and collaborating with RNs. Responsibilities also include administering treatments and medications, monitoring IVs, and carrying out various nursing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assumes assigned patient load and is responsible for patients from admission to discharge.
• Recognizes patients' conditions for changes and documents this information.
• Collaborates with the RN to carry out nursing care and participates in updating care plans.
• Performs a wide range of treatment procedures, including heat and cold therapy.
• Performs extensive sterile dressing changes.
• Starts, maintains, and monitors IVs.
• Inserts catheters and NG tubes.
• Administers enemas.
• Cares for isolation patients.
• Prepares and administers medications, including IV medications.
• Sets up for and gives treatments such as oxygen, suction, and respiratory therapy.

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Travel Assignment
Days, 40 hours guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Assumes assigned patient load and is responsible for patients from admission to discharge.
• Recognizes patients' conditions for changes and documents this information.
• Collaborates with the RN to carry out nursing care and participates in updating care plans.
• Performs a wide range of treatment procedures, including heat and cold therapy.
• Performs extensive sterile dressing changes.
• Starts, maintains, and monitors IVs.
• Inserts catheters and NG tubes.
• Administers enemas.
• Cares for isolation patients.
• Prepares and administers medications, including IV medications.
• Sets up for and gives treatments such as oxygen, suction, and respiratory therapy.