Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN General) Specialty: Staff Augmentation Duration: 26 Weeks Shift: Evening Hours per Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Experience: Prior correctional experience preferred License: Valid LPN License Certifications: CPR Certification Must-Have: Must be available any day of the week, including weekends and holidays as the schedule may vary.

Description: Administers nursing care within the scope of practice under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician. Duties may include administering oxygen, applying sterile dressings, inserting catheters, reinserting gastrostomy tubes, and suctioning or irrigating wounds. Responsible for collecting specimens, performing dialysis treatments, operating hemodialysis equipment, and monitoring patients during procedures. Assists physicians with physical exams, treatments, and laboratory tests. Provides emergency assistance by administering first aid and perf...