LPN Licensed Practical Nurse or LNA Licensed Nursing Assistant

Requirements

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 sideeffects of medications etc.
  

• Monitor patients conditions including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
  

• 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 DON to provide advice comfort and release instructions
  

Skills:

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role with a minimum of one year of clinical experience required
  

• Successful completion of the LPN license program is a must
  

• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
  

• Familiarity with hospital health safety and sanitation standards and procedures
  

• Understanding confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
  

• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
  

• Good knowledge of data entry
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  

• Compassionate and able to handle stress