LPN (In Amsterdam!)

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job duties:

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  Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.

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  Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
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  Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
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  Provides routine care for patients.
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  Observes patients’ health.
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  Reviews medical charts.
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  Accompanies patients to their rooms.
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  Assists physicians and registered nurses.
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  Communicates with patients and their families.
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  Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.
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  Prepares specimens for lab courier.
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  Administers medications.
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  Provides wound care.
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  Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
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  Assists with patient comfort.

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  Monitors catheters.

Qualifications:

• LPN license or recent graduate

Shift differentials are available for weekends and 3p-11p and 11p-7a shifts!