What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) position at Twin Lakes Therapy and Living?
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Twin Lakes Therapy and Living (Flippin AR) are seeking new team members that possess patience, tactfulness, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm with all personnel, residents and their families, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Paid Time Off (P.T.O.), benefits and insurance after 60 days.
Twin Lakes Therapy and Living (Flippin AR) is looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for residents in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. Professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.
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
Twin Lakes Therapy and Living is an E.O.E.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: In person