Job Description
Job Description
Job post summary
We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for our clients. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic nursing care to clients.
Responsibilities:
Record a patient’s medical history accurately
Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and blood glucose, 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
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
Skills
· Excellent communication skills, Spanish/Creole welcome
· Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc) and report on their condition
· Maintain patient’s care record and document provided services
· Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises
· Maintain a clean, and safe environment
· Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
Required documents:
Valid Florida LPN License
Physical Exam (within 6 months that states you are "free of communicable diseases." Usually a TB test or chest X-ray.)
Driver’s License or Identification Card
Social Security Card
Level 2 Background
HIV/AIDS CEU
Auto Insurance Policy (if willing to transport clients)
Web: www.homesolutionshealthcare.com
Job Types: Temporary, Per diem, Contract, Part-time, PRN, Full-time
License/Certification:
LPN (Preferred)/LVN (Preferred)
BLS Certification (Preferred)
Company DescriptionWe are a Florida licensed Nurse Registry/staffing agency operating in Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) Florida. Our mission is to provide the best medical staff to care for patients at home or in a facility.
Company Description
We are a Florida licensed Nurse Registry/staffing agency operating in Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) Florida. Our mission is to provide the best medical staff to care for patients at home or in a facility.