Licensed Practical Nurses assist medical staff in caring for patients. They have the following 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.
- Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- 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 release instructions
Job Types: Contract, PRN, Per diem, Temporary, Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $43.00 – $45.00 per hour
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Agwam MA Andover MA Ayer MA Brighton MA Danvers MA Hadley MA Holyoke MA Wakefield MA Westfield MA
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