LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Covenant Home Health Care6 months ago
Evanston, IL, United States
Remote
Contract
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

to care for bedbound and injured patients in a professional and considerate manner. With minimum of one (1) year experience as LPN in an acute care setting or equivalent. Your payrate will be $40.00-$45.00 per visit. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will be tasked to do home visits for homebound patients. 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.

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 ailing patients 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 hospital health, 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
  • Perfect physical condition and stamina
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate and able to handle stress
  • Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Work Location: On the road

Required Skills

Perfect physical condition and stamina
Successful completion of LPN license program
Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks
Proven experience as LPN or similar role
Familiarity with hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards
Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
Compassionate and able to handle stress
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills