Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN

Company: Epic Government
Location: Sandusky
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN job in Sandusky, Ohio.Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) job overview:Provide direct and individualized nursing care to older patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plansPrepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurseRecords patients' medical information and vital signsAssesses the patients' ability to do routine daily tasksAssists patients with such basic needs as dressing, eating, and bathing, and encourages patients to dothings for themselves to retain feelings of independence and self-esteemRecognizes and manages geriatric syndromes common to older adults, including: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, hematological, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric/psychosocial, integumentary, sensory and pain problemsPrepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patientFacilitates older adults' active participation in all aspects of their own health careInvolves, educates, and when appropriate, supervises family/significant others in implementing best practices for older adultsPromotes the desirability of quality end-of-life care for older adultsRecords all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate formsPerforms other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment settingProvide direct and individualized nursing care to older patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - job qualifications:High school Diploma or GEDGraduate from an accredited college, university, or vocational nursing programapproved by the appropriate State agency and accredited.LPN Licensure: active, current, unrestricted in OhioBLS by the American Heart Association OR the American Red CrossCome join our team of healthcare professionals!www.epicgovernment.comEPIC GOVERNMENT employs healthcare professionals at government medical facilities providing care to military service members, retirees, and their families. Since 2004, Epic Government has built mutually beneficial, sustainable partnerships with healthcare professionals and our clients nationwide.Epic Government is an award winning organization built with committed professionals with a unified vision of helping others. We are honored to be named one of the Baltimore Sun's Top Workplaces!Epic Government dba FSR is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran/military spouseBy applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.by Jobble

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