Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: Staff Today Inc. (STI)
Location: Nashville
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Staff Today Inc. (STI) is currently seeking a -Licensed Practical Nurse -to work at a Correctional Facility in -Nashville, North Carolina. This is a registry position in which working for Staff Today Inc at the state facility.
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Shifts Available:

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• 6:00am-6:00pm, 3 days a week, and every other weekend, and ability to assist on other shifts as needed
  
• 10:00am-10:00pm, 3 days a week, and every other weekend, and ability to assist on other shifts as needed
  
• Will also consider 8 hour shifts
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
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  • 13+ week assignment (can be extended at facilities' request)
    
    
    Job Responsibilities:
    
    
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    • Administer nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled patients
      
    • Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
      
    • Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
      
    • Maintain accurate patient medical records
      
    • Provide companionship and basic care to patients
      
    • Administer prescribed medications to patients
      
    • Responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients, within the scope of practice to include, but not limited to, the following duties: Screen, observe, and assess patients, provide basic wound care and personal care to patients.
      
    • Deliver routine respiratory therapy and other treatments.
      
    • Catheter and colostomy care.
      
    • Collect vital signs and specimens.
      
    • Prepare and administer medications.
      
    • Administer and interpret TB skin tests.
      
    • Observe and record pertinent patient information.
      
    • Respond to emergencies, and assist the Registered Nurse and Physician, as required.
      
      
      Minimum Qualifications:
      
      
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      • At least one year (12 months) of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse -
        
      • Must have up to date credentials in the state of North Carolina
        
      • A valid and current BLS provider card (American Heart Association)
        
      • A valid and current LPN license issued by the State of North Carolina.
        
      • Ability to build rapport with patients
        
      • Compassionate and caring demeanor
        
      • Familiarity with medical terminology
        
        
        If interested, please apply through this job post. You may fax a copy of your most recent resume to 877-858-623. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Staff Today Inc. at -(800) 928-5561 -and ask to speak with -Issac -(Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM PST). - -
        
        
        
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