LPN – Philadelphia County (Shift Care, Per Diem, Start of Care (SOC), Visits, Hourly assignments, etc.)
Affinity HealthCare Solutions · Philadelphia, PA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
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, side effects of medications etc.
- Maintain accurate patient charts
- 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 discharge instructions
Requirements
- Proven experience as an LPN
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with home 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 technology for charting
- Good physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Career progression to Registered Nurse (RN) preferred
Skills
- Proven experience as an LPN
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with home 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 technology for charting
- Good physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Career progression to Registered Nurse (RN) preferred
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling options
- Professional development opportunities
- Health insurance benefits
- Employee assistance programs
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Shifts are available based on patient needs and your availability.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of LPN license program is a must
Contact
To apply, please submit your resume to: ssaenz@affinityhome.net