Staffco Healthcare Services are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for invalids and injured people in a professional and considerate manner. 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
- Accurately records patient’s medical history and vital signs.
- Gives patients injections as appropriate
- Counsel patients on health related issues.
- Coordinates referrals to other medical services
- Secures consultations and specialists.
- Observes universal precautions
- Observes proper lifting techniques to prevent injury
- Coordinates with pharmacies to insure patients have adequate supplies of medicine
- 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
- Additional requirements include:
- You must have a valid State of TN nursing license or a license from a compact state.
- At least 1 year experience in your speciality
- Ability to cope with the emotional needs of patients and their families
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Respecting the patient's privacy and maintaining confidentiality
- Current TN driver's license
- BLS Certification
- Current TB skin test
- You must be able to satisfy employee screening results (background check, drug testing, motor vehicle report, licensure verification, abuse registry, OIG excluded individuals)
- 2 letters of recommendation, resume & immunization records
If you meet the qualifications and are looking for an opportunity to join a company with an elite reputation across the state of TN, please contact Mitch @615-310-9232
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $33.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Clinical: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: In person