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LPN / LVN- Night Shift 3p-11p competitive wages
Great opportunity to work for a caring Company with flexibility and competitive wages, Interim Healthcare is a place like no other.
We value each or our employees and assure they hold to the same standards and mission we have embraced for years.
If it Matters Most, you can count on us!"
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Under the clinical supervision of Registered Nurses, directs and guides patient teaching activities commensurate with education and demonstrated competencies.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the clinical guidance of a Registered Nurse, assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the health care unit and as necessary in the housing units.
Assist in planning and implementing individual treatment programs in the health care unit and housing unit by utilizing available resources and consulting with registered nurses, physicians and correctional officers.
Implement medical plan through administering medications and intervention in accordance with physician instructions.
Document nursing encounters, patient response, effectiveness, complications etc., and communicate information to supervisory personnel and physicians in accordance with physician’s orders.
Assist in maintaining working and living areas and supplies in good order.
Serve as a member of a nursing care and treatment team and assist physician as assigned.
Use available in-house resource personnel and departments for treatment / consultation.
Implement clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure).
Apply and change dressings.
Provide for emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients.
Assist with activities of daily living with special attention to therapeutic significance.
Supervise inmates in the maintenance, cleanliness and sanitation of the environment.
The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.
Bonus compensation possible with Hours worked
Working Conditions & Physical Effort :
Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens and / or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely and assist patients with standing, walking and transferring.
Able to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers or palm, e.g., manipulate pen, syringes, vials, knobs or objects.
Medium physical activity that may require occasional lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.
in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required.
Able to pass a drug screening / background check.
Must be dependable.
TRAVEL : To the Facility for work shift.
LICENSING : Current Alabama Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) and in Good standing.
CERTIFICATION : Current CPR certification
EDUCATION : Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : One (1) year clinical experience, and provide Two (2) positive references.
Interim HealthCare is America's leading provider of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing.
We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per diem to full-time.
If you're looking for a stable career opportunity, look no further.
We offer the security of working for an established company.
Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there are more than 300 offices across the country.
That kind of stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your perfect career partner.
EOE / M / F / D / V
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