Address:  Stony Brook, NY 11794

Position:  LPN – Practical Nurse Assistant (Nursing Home)

Rate:  $38-42/hr

Schedule:  Morning, Evening, Overnight

Duration:  3 months open ended contract (possibility for extension of permanent role depending on attendance, performance, client’s need)

LPN Responsibilities:

· Record a patient’s medical history accurately

· Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.

· Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.

· Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts

· Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.

· Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks

· Collect samples for lab testing as assigned

· Provide emotional and psychological support when needed

· Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

LPN Requirements:

• Must have BLS from AHA
• Must have State License for Practice Nurse

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