LPN (PRN)

Job Description

Department: Healthcare/SNF

Status: PRN

Shift: All Shifts

Rate: $27.00/hour-$37.00/hour (+ shift differentials)

We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for residents in a long-term care facility in both a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of our Director of Nursing in our Healthcare Department. LPN 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. We offer competitive shift differentials and excellent wages!

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 residents 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

Skills:

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with senior living communities and long-term care, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Great physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

Physical Setting:

• Long-term care & short-term rehab

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wilmington, DE 19803: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN license (Required)

Experience:

• 1 year of LPN experience preferred (preferably in a long-term care setting)