Clinical LPN - Urgently Hiring

District of Columbia, DC

Posted: 12/03/2024 Employment Type: Healthcare Industry: Healthcare Job Number: Clinical LPN-45580-AT Pay Rate: $40.00

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse Requirements and Responsibilities:

  • Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
  • Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
  • Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
  • Provides routine care for patients.
  • Observes patients’ health.
  • Reviews medical charts.
  • Accompanies patients to their rooms.
  • Assists physicians and registered nurses.
  • Communicates with patients and their families.
  • Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.
  • Prepares specimens for lab courier.
  • Administers medications.
  • Provides wound care.
  • Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
  • Assists with patient comfort.
  • Monitors catheters

 

 

For Immediate consideration:

Please send your resume to AThornton@nri-staffing.com

Job Requirements

LPN Qualifications / Skills:

  • Medical knowledge
  • Patience
  • Compassion
  • Kindness
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Knowledge of infection control practices
  • Stamina and physical endurance
  • Observational skills
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Empathy

Licensed Practical Nurse Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Completion of state approved training program (generally in the form of a diploma, certificate, or associate degree)
  • DC LPN license 
  • 1-2 years recent nursing experience

Requirements upon hiring:

Copy of current CPR Card

Copy of current license

Copy of Diploma 

Hep b shot 

Flu shot (Flu shot in the last 12 months)

MMR

PPD or Chest Xray (completed within the last 12 months) (if chest Xray within the last 5 years) 

T-dap Received within the last 10 years

Varicella shot 

Additional Information

NRI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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Ashley Thornton
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