We are currently recruiting a compassionate LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to reliably serve patients throughout South Jersey. We have an opening in Heislerville, NJ. Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 8am to 4pm. Sunday and Monday 3pm to 11pm. Please note: Client is Trach and Vent Dependent.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in conditions such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and takes necessary actions.
Measures and records patients’ vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Provides basic patient care or treatments such as taking temperatures or blood pressures.
Works as part of a health care team to assess patient needs and implement interventions.
Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other health care team members.
Assembles and uses equipment such as tracheostomy tubes, Vents or oxygen suppliers.
Provide trach and vent precautions and care.
Records food and fluid intake and output.
G-tube knowledge with feeding and medications.
Assist patient with colostomy care and suprapubic tube changes (incontinent.)
Skilled needs include wom1d care (minimal), tracheostomy, ventilator, suprapubic tube changes, colostomy care, respiratory assessment, chest PT, deep suctioning, and medication management.
Tracheostomy care daily
Required Skills/Abilities:
General knowledge of nursing g and health care terminology.
Excellent patient care skills.
Education and Experience:
Postsecondary certificate from vocational school or associate’s degree in nursing required. Current state licensure required
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
May require prolonged periods of standing, moving and bending.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $30 to $35 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Flexible schedule
Medical specialties:
Home Health
Standard shift:
Overnight shift/ Day shift
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Required)
LPN (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Heislerville, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person