Licensed Practical Nurse for Night Shift

Apex Staffing Services is hiring an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a nursing assignment at a Senior Nursing/Rehabilitation Facility in New Rochelle, NY . Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks.

Benefits:

• Referral Bonus
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Apex Staffing Services is hiring an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a nursing assignment at a Senior Nursing/Rehabilitation Facility in New Rochelle, NY. 


LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Job Details:

• Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Location: New Rochelle, NY, 10805
• Shift: Nights
• Rate: $43 Per Hour

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Requirements:

• Active LPN license valid in the state of practice
• Minimum of 1 year of recent LPN experience
• Additional certifications may be required based on the specialty and facility
• Strong clinical, communication and patient-care skills

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

• 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