LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Apex Healthcare Staffing; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Healthcare Staffing seeks a reliable LPN to provide care for patients in a professional setting under supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. You will perform a range of basic nursing tasks with compassion and calm efficiency.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, patient comfort, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have an LPN license and be committed to high standards of confidentiality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Proven LPN experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to perform diverse care tasks within a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with healthcare standards, safety, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Record patient medical history accurately.
• Take and record vital signs (BP, temp, pulse).
• Observe patient progress and medication effects.
• Monitor patient condition and maintain charts.
• Assist patients with daily activities (eating, bathing).
• Administer injections, medications; wound care as needed.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Provide emotional support to patients.
• Communicate with families with guidance and reassurance.

Skills

LPN experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Healthcare standards

Confidentiality and best practices

Medical terminology

MS Office and data entry

Physical stamina

Communication and interpersonal skills

Compassion under stress

LPN licensure

Education

LPN license

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.