Licensed Practical Nurse - Urgent Start

Company: Inficare Health
Location: Grand Island
Posted on: September 9, 2023

Job Description:

*Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse**Assignment Length: 13 weeks with possible extension**Location: Grand Island, NE**Shift: Day Shift**Hourly pay rate: $40/hour**Job Summary:*Monitors the health and medical condition of people served. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing physicals, providing treatment and scheduling medical appointments as needed. Coordinates the schedules for direct care staff or nurses and assigns work.*Duties and Responsibilities:** Monitor the health and medical condition of people served ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements* Administer proper medications according to established guidelines. Provide documentation for all medications given* Provide training to non-medical staff on medication administration and universal precautions* Facilitate the training and orientation of new staff regarding healthcare procedures and delegation of nursing tasks* Maintain and review healthcare records of persons served to monitor pertinent issues and provide thorough documentation, written or electronic, including preparation of related reports* Provide treatment and/or healthcare procedures as specified in physician orders and/or as determined by the interdisciplinary team* Make referrals for appropriate medical services and schedule appointments as needed* Perform quarterly and annual physicals; monitor weight gains or losses and update medical records regularly* Coordinate schedules of direct care staff or nurses and assigns work* Maintain contact with the families of people served and inform them of the person's medical condition, nutritional needs, medications, etc.* Monitor budget and approve expenditures for nursing supplies and medications*Experience:** Minimum of three months of experience in a related field.*Job Requirements:** Licensed Practical Nursing/Vocational Nursing certification in the state of NE or compact equivalent. Minimum of one year of nursing experience.* Must have valid state driver's license.* Current BLS/CPR Certification (preferably from AHA)* Fully Vaccinated against Covid-19*\*\*For any reference - We will pay a referral bonus.\*\***Who We Are?**Since 2001 InfiCare has been providing contract and direct hire staffing services to its clients across the US. Click below links to review some of the best workplace awards won by InfiCare:*Reference links below are company websites:https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7037388https://www.inc.com/profile/inficare#healthcareJob Types: Full-time, Contract, TemporarySalary: $40.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Health insuranceStandard shift:* Day shiftAbility to commute/relocate:* Grand Island, NE 68803: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:* Patient care: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:* BLS Certification (Preferred)* LPN (Required)Work Location: In person

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