LPN

LPN License Practical NurseCurrently looking for experienced LPNs to fill immediate openings. Interested candidates must hold a current LPN license in the WI state and have reliable transportation. Responsibilities of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Educate patients and their families by assisting in preoperative, postoperative, and relevant health teaching. Administer medications by preparing medications; administering specified medication orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection; recording dosage and time in patient record; maintaining logs. Provide ancillary medical care by dressing wounds; giving enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages; applying compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles. Maintain patient stability by taking and recording vital signs. Maintain patient nutrition by examining food trays for prescribed diet; feeding patients; recording food and fluid intake and output. Help patients with daily living by bathing, dressing, and assisting patients in walking and turning. Keep nursing supervisors informed by observing patients and reporting adverse reactions to medication or treatment. Maintain equipment and supplies by keeping catheters, tracheostomy tubes, and oxygen supplies available. Requirements of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Must be reliable Up to date TB certification License must be current in the state of WI Reliable transportation.