Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Per diem

Emerge Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking Per diem LPN's to join their team

Shift available: Temporary

Per-diem rates up to $43.82/hr

Must be available every other weekend and one major summer and one major winter holiday

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 patients 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