Travel LPN / LVN - Long Term Care - $1,500-1,600 per week at Critical Connection, inc

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a LPN / LVN Long Term Care for a travel job in Lexington Park, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Care
• Discipline: LPN / LVN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care (LTC) – Contract Opportunity in Lexington Park, MD!CCI is currently seeking a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 13-week contract opportunity. One year of experience required. *2 Night Shifts needs to be filled immediately.

Position Summary:

LTC (Geriatric) Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to older patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles, under direct supervision of a RN or Physician in a LTC Facility.

Responsibilities Include: 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.Records 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 do things for themselves to retain feelings of independence and self-esteemPromotes the desirability of quality end-of-life care for older adultsInvolves, educates, and when appropriate, supervises family/significant others in implementing best practices for older adults SNF nurses care for the physical and psychosocial needs of patients. They focus on maximizing patients’ functional abilities, as well as promoting, maintaining and restoring their physical and mental health.*Because patients need round-the-clock care, working hours include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than (100) pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board
• Minimum of one (1) year LTC experience

Benefits:

• Paid weekly
• Medical benefits package 1st day of employment
• One-on-one personalized service
• Licensure reimbursement if placed in that state
• Continuing education offered after each 13-week contract
• 401 K Plan

Critical Connections Job ID #a8d1e5d6-1678-446c-9024-a046a3c59265. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long Term Care (LTC)

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