Travel - Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Health Advocates Network is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to work at a Correctional Institution in Vanceboro, North Carolina . This is a registry position with our company.



36hrs Travel Package

Weekly Gross Pay = $540

Local Hourly Rate (Taxable) = $15

Weekly Travel Stipend Non-Taxed- goes to the net pay = $1001 (Hotel-616 Meals-385)



Total Weekly ($1001 is not taxed)= $1541

Feels like per hour = $42.81

$1541 div 36 hours = $42.81



48HRS TRAVEL PACKAGE

Local Hourly Pay $15

X1.5 22.5

Hourly Overtime Pay 22.5

x12 hrs OT =48hrs 270

Total Overtime $ 1,811.00



Shifts Available:

• 12-hour shift, 0945-2215, 36/48-hour rotation, every other weekend

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum one year (12 months) of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.


• A valid and current LPN license issued by the state of North Carolina.


• A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)


• Proficiency in the English language is necessary for communication with other staff and patients. LPN must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written English.


• Qualified for travel rate if permanent residence is 50+ miles away

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. Perform routine patient assessments and document findings accurately.


• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians and maintain proper documentation of medication administration.


• Regularly monitor and record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and respiration rate.


• Assist with wound care, dressings, and rehabilitation procedures.


• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient information, progress, and assessments using electronic medical records (EMR) or other designated systems.


• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including physicians, registered nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.


• Educate patients and their families about healthcare procedures, medications, and post-treatment care instructions to promote effective self-management and recovery.


• Follow established infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe disposal of medical waste.


• Act swiftly and effectively during emergencies, implementing appropriate nursing intervention and alerting the appropriate personnel as necessary.


• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements.


• Maintains compliance and complies with annual requirements


• Successfully completes required employment-related documentation, testing, and screenings in a timely manner

If interested in this position, please apply directly through this job post. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Toni Monday-Friday (8:30 AM-5:00 PM PST).