Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN
Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Reports To: Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Manager
Summary:
Our client is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their healthcare team in the South Bend, IN area. The LPN will be responsible for providing basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN or physician. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care:
- Assist with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitor patients' vital signs and report any changes to the RN or physician.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Clinical Documentation:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
- Document patient care interventions, observations, and outcomes.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare team members to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss patient progress and care plans.
- Patient Education:
- Provide patients and their families with information about medications, treatments, and self-care techniques.
- Educate patients on health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
- Compliance and Safety:
- Adhere to all healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
- Follow infection control protocols to prevent the spread of diseases.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
- CPR certification.
- Minimum of 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in a clinical setting.
- Strong clinical assessment and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume or apply through our careers page at www.619recruiting.com. Please include "Licensed Practical Nurse Position" in the subject line of your email or application.
619 Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or political affiliation.
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Corey Freudenstein
Corey is a highly experienced Lead Recruiter for the Public Sector Team with a decade of recruiting experience under his belt. Corey's career journey began in financial services, but he made a successful transition to recruiting nearly a decade ago. He quickly excelled in Accounting and Finance contract recruiting, leading the Long-Term Project Consultants division for the Indianapolis Market. In a previous role at Robert Half, he effectively managed a team of 20+ staff contractors. Additionally, he has experience launching contract projects to assist clients with mission critical projects.
Leveraging his prior accomplishments, Corey became part of 619 Recruiting in 2019 to enhance his expertise in direct hire recruiting. Presently, he excels in Direct Hire, Contract, and Project Consulting within the fields of Engineering, Healthcare, Construction, and Industrial Automation.
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