Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Union

Excellent 1199 Union Benefits for Full-time staff:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid PTO
• Paid Sick
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Service
• Paid Uniform Allowance
• Pension Benefits
• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Optical
• Life Insurance
• Union Representation
• Training/Education Benefits
• Childcare Benefits
• Shift Differential 

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