Travel MedSurg LPN in St. Louis, Missouri
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Travel MedSurg LPN in St. Louis, Missouri
House Springs, MO
Posted 1 day ago
About the job
Seeking licensed practical nurses to manage patient care, monitor vitals, administer medication, and supervise staff, primarily on night shifts.
Requirements
- LPN license
- Patient care experience
- Ability to monitor vital signs
- Supervise nursing assistants
- Administer medications
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse certification
- Experience with IV therapy
- Leadership skills
- Attention to detail
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Responsibilities
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) plan and manage patient care specific to each patient. The LPN acts as the eyes and ears of Registered Nurses and Physicians and performs ongoing and accurate assessments of vital signs. LPN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- LPNs administer and monitor patient medications and dressing changes.
- Supervise nursing assistants and act as the leader of a group of nurses.
- Find, address, and provide solutions for any problems a specific patient might have in terms of their care plan.
- Administer intravenous medication and fluids and care for those intravenous lines in patients.
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