Heartsnhands
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Floor Nurse 12 Hour Shift
Heartsnhands, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
Shift:
Hours: 11:00am - 11:30pm
Days: Thursday - Sunday (Preferred)
Responsibilities:
Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
Observe patients under treatment to identify progress and side effects of medications.
Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts.
Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating and bathing.
Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, etc., clean and dress wounds, and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.
Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions.
Requirements and Skills:
Proven experience as LVN or similar role.
Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team.
Familiarity with hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures.
Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology.
Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Compassionate and able to handle stress.
Must have an LVN License.
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Hours: 11:00am - 11:30pm
Days: Thursday - Sunday (Preferred)
Responsibilities:
Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
Observe patients under treatment to identify progress and side effects of medications.
Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts.
Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating and bathing.
Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, etc., clean and dress wounds, and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.
Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions.
Requirements and Skills:
Proven experience as LVN or similar role.
Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team.
Familiarity with hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures.
Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology.
Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Compassionate and able to handle stress.
Must have an LVN License.
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