Taylorsville,
NC
US
Posted: 02/21/2023
2023-02-21
2023-04-29
Job Number: 23158110
Pay Rate ($): 45.0
Job Description
Staff Today, a HAN Division, is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to work at a correctional facility in Taylorsville, North Carolina. These are registry positions with our company Staff Today.
Pay Rate: $45 / hour
Shifts Available:
- 6a-230p 1st shift 8 hours
- 2p-1030p 2nd shift 8 hours
- 6a-630p Days 12 hours
- 5am-5: 30pm or 10am-10: 30pm 36/48 and every other weekend or 12-10: 30pm (4) 10 hour shifts with every other weekend.
- This is for ALL positions. Higher need for 2nd shift
Job Responsibilities:
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled patients
- Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
- Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
- Maintain accurate patient medical records
- Provide companionship and basic care to patients
- Administer prescribed medications to patients
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum one year (12 months) previous working experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Must have up to date credentials in the state of North Carolina
- A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)
- Ability to build rapport with patients
- Compassionate and caring demeanor
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients, within the scope of practice to include, but not limited to, the following duties:
- Screen, observe, and assess patients, provide basic wound care and personal care to patients.
- Deliver routine respiratory therapy and other treatments.
- Catheter and colostomy care.
- Collect vital signs and specimens.
- Prepare and administer medications.
- Administer and interpret TB skin tests.
- Observe and record pertinent patient information.
- Respond to emergencies, and assist the Registered Nurse and Physician, as required.
If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Staff Today at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Jessica Monday-Friday (08: 30 AM - 05: 00 PM PST).
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