Job Description
Join the First Choice Nurses team today!
FCN is currently recruiting Passionate and Committed Licensed Practical Nurse & Certified Nursing Assistant for Per-Diem/possible local contract opportunities with our Facility Partners in Hampton Roads & surrounding cities. Per Diem Opportunities in the following VA locations: Virginia Beach Norfolk Portsmouth Chesapeake Suffolk Newport News Hampton Williamsburg.
MUST BE LOCAL BENEFITS: - GREAT COMPENSATION!! (ABOVE INDUSTRY STANDARD)
- SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY PAY with RAPID PAY
- REFER A FRIEND AND GET PAID
- HIRING BONUS AFTER COMPLETION OF YOUR FIRST 2 SHIFTS - NEW HIRES ONLY
- GUARANTEED WEEKLY PAY
- FULL-TIME HOURS AVAILABLE
- HEALTH BENEFITS INCLUDE MEDICAL VISION AND DENTAL
REQUIREMENTS: - Covid Vaccine
- 1 year Experience Minimum
- BLS/CPR Certification
- Updated PPD ( within 1 year)
- Active LPN/CNA License
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds without restrictions.
- Must be able to stand and walk for long hours without restrictions.
- Must be able to bend and lift without restrictions.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Care for patients in a professional and considerate manner. Licensed Practical Nurse & Certified Nursing Assistant professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding. . It is a demanding job physically ( must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, bend, lift, stand and walk without restrictions) and mentally but also very rewarding.
CNA RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to)
- Record a patient's medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
- Monitor patients' conditions including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist residents with ADLs
- 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 release instructions
LPN RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to)
- delegate duties to CNA to provide the highest level of care
- administer medications and treatments according to the MAR and TAR following MD orders
- Provide wound care to patients by following MD orders
- admit or discharge patients following facility protocol and MD orders
- perform ongoing assessments on patients by following MD orders
- explaining medications/treatments to patients and family members following HIPAA and facility protocol
- familiar with G-tubes, and nebulizer treatments, & be comfortable with trachs
SKILLS
- Proven experience as CNA or LPN
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Perfect physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Successful completion of the LPN or CNA program is a must
First Choice Nurses is a 12-year strong Nurse staffing agency dedicated to meeting the needs of our healthcare industry partners. We value our frontline staff and work hard for you so you can provide the highest quality care to your patients. We offer perdiem, local contracts, and travel contracts throughout the US.
FIRST CHOICE NURSES OF EASTERN VIRGINIA is an EEO employer
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