Licensed Practical Nurse
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Job Location:
Danbury, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Days:Sun Tue Wed Fri Sat
Responsibilities:
1. Patient Care: Provide direct patient care including monitoring vital signs assessing patients conditions and administering medications according to prescribed dosages and schedules.
2. Wound Care and Dressing Changes: Perform basic wound care and assist with dressing changes as required to promote healing and prevent infections.
3. Medication Administration: Administer medications including oral intramuscular and intravenous medications while adhering to proper dosage and safety protocols.
4. Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about medications treatments and self-care techniques to promote health and wellness.
5. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records including medical histories medication administration records and progress notes.
6. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the healthcare team including physicians registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
7. Assisting with Procedures: Assist with medical procedures treatments and diagnostic tests as directed by the healthcare team.
8. Infection Control: Follow proper infection control protocols to maintain a clean and safe healthcare environment for patients and staff.
9. Monitoring and Observation: Observe and report any changes in patients conditions or reactions to treatments promptly to the nursing team.
10. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing dressing grooming eating and mobility as needed.
11. Patient Safety: Ensure patient safety by implementing fall prevention measures using proper lifting techniques and maintaining a hazard-free environment.
12. Professional Development: Stay updated with current nursing practices attending training sessions and seeking opportunities for professional growth and development.
Requirements:
- Valid and current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the respective state.
- Completion of an accredited LPN program and relevant nursing education.
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing procedures and practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients families and healthcare team members.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach towards patient care.
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
