Travel - Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to work at a facility in Butner, NC. These are registry positions with our company.



40hrs Travel Package

Weekly Gross Pay = $600

Local Hourly Rate (Taxable) = $15

Weekly Travel Stipend Non-Taxed- goes to the net pay = $805 (Hotel-455 Meals-350)



Total Weekly ($805 is not taxed)= $1405

Feels like per hour = $35.125

$1405 div 40 hours = $35.125



Shift Details :

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  8-hour shift Monday through Friday, 12:00 am to 8:30 pm, 13-week contract with possibility for renewal.

Qualifications:

• At least 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 BLS provider 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.


• We need nurses with specific experience in adolescent, pediatric, school, public health, correctional-juvenile, and/or emergency nursing practice.


• Will have excellent resources, but they must feel comfortable working in a juvenile justice facility with direct care staff


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

Duties:

• 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, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at 800-928-5561 and ask to speak with Toni Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).






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