Description:
Washington-Harris Group, Inc., a major government
contractor, has immediate openings for LPNs.
Provides
prescribed medical treatment and personal care services
to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled patients
in such settings as hospitals, clinics, private homes,
schools, sanitariums, and similar institutions. Takes
and records patients' vital signs. Dresses wounds,
gives enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages.
Applies compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles.
Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to
medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous
or intermuscular injection, and notes time and amount
on patients' charts. Requires an LPN or LVN license.:
Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy
tubes, and oxygen suppliers. Collects samples, such
as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing
and performs routine laboratory tests on samples. Sterilizes
equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer,
or autoclave. Prepares or examines food trays for prescribed
diet and feeds patients. Records food and fluid intake
and output. Bathes, dresses, and assists patients in
walking and turning. Cleans rooms, makes beds, and
answers patients' calls. Washes and dresses bodies
of deceased patients. In home care environment, serves
as a liaison between the client and the private duty
staff, and assesses the client's condition and the
home environment. Provides health care instruction
to patient and family members. May provide medical
treatment and personal care to patients in private
home settings. May assist in delivery, care, and feeding
of infants. May inventory and requisition supplies.
Please
submit resume to
cal@whginc.com
or fax 301-345-4744, mail:
Washington-Harris
Group, Inc.
7869 Belle Point Drive
Greenbelt,
MD 20770
Attn: Recruiting
