Excellent future opportunity for LPN´s to work in long term care facility!
LOOKING FOR PER DIEM LPNs FOR A MODERN LONG TERM CARE FACILITY IN DC!Step into an opportunity to show your American Pride!For over a decade, TeamStaff Government Solutions has been specializing in providing healthcare, administrative, IT and logistic professionals through nationwide schedule contracts with both the GSA and Department of Veterans Affairs, among other. Be a part of todays great American Patriotic pride, and step into a desirable government contract. Heres your chance to show those who have stepped up for America, how much you appreciate their service and sacrifice!WHY TEAMSTAFF?*Excellent compensation package*Weekly pay-direct deposit* Dedicated recruiterLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN). Contractor employees shall demonstrateproficiency in:*Venipuncture- demonstrate ability to initiate and complete venipuncture procedures for laboratory tests; initiate peripheral intravenous access for medication management and hydration.If certified and when under the supervision of a registered nurse, perform intravenous maintenance of both peripheral intravenous and peripherally inserted arterial access lines.Monitor patients with specialized respiratory therapy such as Bi-Pap and C-Pap. Ability to document an electronic record upon completion of orientation training. Shall have ONE-YEAR practical experience in geriatric care.Duties:Observe patients changing condition and participate in revising patient care plans throughout a shift, consistent with recognized nursing standards, lAW appropriate nursing care and prescribed medical treatment while adhering to all legal, ethical, nursing, and best practice guidelines.Assess and record information regarding the patients condition and establish a plan of action to carry out nursing care.Support the patient and/or family members in the integration of the patient care plan toward the achievement of discharge and maintenance objectives.Restate instruction on preoperative and postoperative procedures that were previously provided to the patient by the physician or nurse. After surgery, assist and instruct patient on how to keep lungs clear, how equipment is used (oxygen, suction, etc.) and other direct care information or teaching as required and within the nursing standards performed by an LPN/LVN. Before discharge, instruct patient and family on use of prescribed medications, contradictions of medications and the value of proper follow-up self-care. Provide to the patient communication and teaching information and education, before and after procedures, treatments, medication administration.Administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, IV and intramuscular injection), insert, monitor and maintain IV fluids, and monitor the patient for any physical or emotional contradictions to the medications. Proper certification for IVs by LPN/LVNs is required.Perform a range of diagnostic support duties which includes: taking vital signs, obtaining specimens, venipuncture (if certified) calling the laboratory for lab reports, recording lab reports given over the telephone, and assisting the physician in a variety of diagnostic examinations.Follow up on patient care and acts as a liaison with other healthcare professionals regarding patients needs for continuity of care.Perform a range of treatment procedures that include but are not limited to, using hot and cold packs, extensive sterile dressing changes, giving enemas, inserting, monitoring intravenous fluids, inserting urinary catheters, inserting nasal gastric tubes, passing medications, caring for patients in isolation, setting up and giving treatments that require auxiliary equipment such as oxygen and suction.Documentation:Shall successfully complete Informatics Technology computer security requirements.Shall complete annual Information Technology Security Awareness training.Observe and document all pertinent data regarding the physical and emotional status of patients.Promptly assesses and takes action to alleviate problems reflected in subtle changes in the patients condition such as dizziness or slight rise in temperature. Makes careful observations to assure that nursing procedures and treatments are not causing additional distress.MUST BE US CITIZEN