Job Title: LPN/LVN
Job ID: 13707
Location: Denver
Salary Range: Negotiable
Hourly Range: Negotiable
Job Description & Duties:
North Star Health has an immediate opportunity for a Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), to provide basic medical care. LPN / LVN generally work under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.
Primary Duties - Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses typically do the following:
· Monitor patients’ health—for example, by checking their blood pressure
· Administer basic patient care, including changing bandages and inserting catheters
· Provide for the basic comfort of patients, such as helping them bathe or dress
· Discuss the care they are providing with patients and listen to their concerns
· Report patients’ status and concerns to registered nurses and doctors
· Keep records on patients’ health
Responsibilities of LPNs and LVNs vary, depending on their work setting and the state in which they work. For example, they may reinforce teaching done by registered nurses regarding how family members should care for a relative; help to deliver, care for, and feed infants; collect samples for testing and do routine laboratory tests; or feed patients who need help eating.
LPNs and LVNs may be limited to doing certain tasks, depending on their state. For example, in some states, LPNs with proper training can give medication or start intravenous (IV) drips, while in other states LPNs cannot perform these tasks. State regulations also govern the extent to which LPNs and LVNs must be directly supervised. For example, an LPN may provide certain forms of care only with instructions from a registered nurse.In some states, experienced licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses oversee and direct other LPNs or LVNs and unlicensed medical staff.
For immediate consideration, please forward an updated copy of your resume to Lyric - 470.767.1481
-Must be licensed
-Must have one year clinical experience
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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