LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Apex Healthcare Staffing, LLC.; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Healthcare Staffing, LLC. is seeking a reliable LPN to care for patients in Florida. You will work under supervision of a registered nurse or doctor, delivering basic care with compassion.

The role requires experience in basic care tasks, strong communication, and adherence to health and safety standards. This is a full-time position in a multidisciplinary team, offering meaningful patient impact.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed LPN with valid license.
• Experience in providing basic patient care.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and nursing best practices.
• Excellent medical terminology knowledge.
• Proficient with MS Office and data entry.
• Must have good physical stamina.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to handle stress with compassion.
• Experience in long-term or hospital settings preferred.

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

LPN experience

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

MS Office / data entry

Communication

Stamina

Confidentiality

Infection control

Follow instructions

LPN license

Education

LPN license program

Job description

We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for invalids and injured people in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. 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 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

• 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.