LPN (Day Shift) - Sweetbriar

Health Services Of Northern New York • Dunbar, WV

217d • $30

About The Position

Sweetbriar, located in Dunbar, WV, is a premier assisted living community offering a variety of living arrangements to suit the diverse lifestyles and needs of our residents. We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for the residents of Sweetbriar Assisted Living in a professional and considerate manner for day shift. 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. Starting rate is $30.00/hour.

Requirements

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed