Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Facility Type: Nursing Home (LTC)

Location: Middletown, RI 02842

Term: contract 9 weeks Shift: 7am - 11pm - Every Sun & Tue

3pm - 11pm - Fri

Start: ASAP

REQUIRED:

• Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse.
• Min 1 -2 year of (LPN) experience in rehab or skilled nursing facility will be preferred.
• Must work every other weekend.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, O2 stats and blood glucose levels.
• Administered controlled narcotics, also general medication, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Monitored and tracked patient vitals in point click care to keep team informed of changing conditions.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected documents.
• Setup doctor appointments, lab work, and physical therapy for resident.