LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Apex Healthcare Staffing; Garden Isles (FL); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apploi is seeking a reliable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to care for patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor, delivering compassionate and professional basic care.

Responsibilities include recording medical history, measuring vitals, assisting with daily activities, wound care, administering medications, collecting samples, and providing emotional support to patients and their families.

Formación

• Proven completion of an LPN license program and active licensure.
• Ability to undertake diverse care tasks in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and nursing best practices.
• Good command of medical terminology and patient documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe progress, monitor treatments, and document findings.
• Assist with daily activities and provide wound care and injections.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned and ensure patient comfort.
• Provide emotional support and communicate with patients' families.

Conocimientos

LPN experience

Teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Nursing terminology

MS Office / data entry

Stamina

Compassion under pressure

Educación

LPN license program completion

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

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.