What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPNS CNAS position at Ready Nurse Staffing?
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Providing beside care to ill, and or injured patients under the supervision of a RN or physician. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, dressing wounds, assisting in daily living activities (Bathing/dressing/ADLs), and documenting medical records daily.
- Medical Administrations: Administering prescribed medications, injections, and immunizations
- Monitoring & Assessment: Observation in any changes with patient condition, charting intake/output recording all fluids to RN.
- Patient Care: Checking Blood pressure, temperature, and pulse. Changing bandages/wound dressings, inserting catheters, and providing personal hygiene assistance.
- Patient education: Instructing patients and family members on health improvement and post discharge care.
Clinical support: Collecting urine samples, preparing equipment, and assistance and in any medical procedures.
Required skills & qualifications
- Education: Completion of an accredited practical nursing program/certification
- Skills: Strong communication, attention to detail, able to lift 30-80lbs, and has compassion.
Work settings: LPNS works in wide range of environments, including long term care, hospital setting, home healthcare, and clinics.
Salary : $29 - $32