Adelphi Medical Staffing is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for a contract opportunity with a nursing facility in Ohio on a as needed basis. The ideal LPNs will be required to assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.

Job Quick Facts:

• Ref#: BD-291-02
• Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Location: Georgetown & Sandusky, Ohio
• Service Setting: Nursing Home
• Job Type: Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift/Schedule:8 hour shifts per day
• Rate: $ 40/hr

Requirements:

• Ohio License
• Registered with the Ohio Board of Nursing
• CPR Certification
• Knowledge of skilled licensed practical nursing procedures, pharmacology, patient care, first-aid, general hospital practices & procedures;

Responsibilities:

• Administering nursing care within a set forth scope of practice, includng administering oxygen, applying sterile dressing, etc
• Assisting in emergencies by administering first-aid, performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, restraining patients
• Maintaining medication accountability records (eg, charts patient records, prepares & counts medication,etc )
• Observing, documenting & reporting patient conditions and preparing &/or maintaining related reports & records
• Providing general nursing, direct care &/or programming assistance
• Providing work direction, orientation & training to lower-level direct care staff in providing general unskilled nursing care (eg, dressing)
• Orders medication & medical supplies; cleans nurses station & medication room/medication cart performs some clerical tasks