Licensed Practical Nurse

Saunders Staffing is recruiting for LPN's in Clarksburg, WV
Must be in good standing with the state of WV and one year of experience in long term care.

Hours
7-7 am 7-7 pm
As a licensed practical nurse, you will need to perform a certain set of tasks in most work environments and no matter the role you fulfill. Here is what you can expect to do in your day-to-day activities:
• Taking vital signs – Carefully recording blood pressure measurements, body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate is an essential part of the LPN’s role.
• Recording the patient’s medical history – The accurate recording of patients’ situations is a fundamental part of the job, and informs subsequent decisions in caretaking.
• Talking to patients – Getting information about patients’ condition, and their medical history is crucial in a medical environment. You will assess how they’re feeling at any given moment or details about their medications, allergies, family health history, and so on.
• Offering basic levels of care – This refers to the changing of bandages, inserting catheters, cleaning and dressing wounds.
• Assisting patients with daily activities – This may include helping patients in bathing, cleaning, getting dressed, shaving, eating, and or moving around the facility. You will also prepare and position them for interventions performed by other nursing staff.
• Closely observing the patients – LPNs need to keep an eye on patients at all times and see how their state progresses after treatment or if there are side effects to the medication they have taken or the intervention they have undergone.
• Collecting samples for routine laboratory testing – This is another important part of the LPN job description. You may have to collect patient samples for lab testing, such as urine, saliva, and other fluids. If you have the proper certification, you may also draw blood.
• Providing emotional support to the patient and the family – Being in a hospital environment can be quite taxing. It is often the task of LPNs to uplift patients’ morale in challenging moments.
• Reinforcing teachings done by RNs – You will help patients understand what they should do post-treatment or how the family should care for a relative who’s sick or injured.


Benefits
Healthcare
Paid weekly on Friday each week direct deposit.

To learn more about Saunders Staffing, visit our website and apply with your resume and references.
EOE employer

Licensed in the State of WV and one year experience in long term care.