Cedar Park Med is seeking an LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse to administer nursing care in a long term care facility under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide general nursing care to patients
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, glucose levels
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications, etc.
- Change bandages, provide wound care, administer medicines
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Ensure health and comfort of patients
- Advocate with clinical staff regarding client's medical concerns
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide comfort and sanctioned health updates
- Perform other duties as requested
Requirements:
- 2 yrs minimum experience
- Familiarity with health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Valid LPN license
- Current BLS certification
The ideal candidate is experienced in providing different basic care needs to those who require it, while remaining patient, calm, and kind.
Cedar Park Med is offering full time or part time placements on either a short term (contract) or per diem basis. We work with hospitals and long term care facilities in NY, NJ, and PA. Working with us means you have our whole team working to provide you with early access to the most current facility openings. Becoming our employee gives you the opportunity to choose to work at one or multiple facilities, even if they are not within the same network.