Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Contract Duration: 9 Weeks
Shift: Day/Evening/Night
Pay Rate: $40 for local and $44/Hour for traveler

Licensed Practical Nurse

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Licensed Practical Nurse Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patients 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.

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)
• LPN license (pass NCLEX-PN exam)
• BLS certification
• 1-2 years recent nursing experience