Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Guardian Angel Staffing Agency, Inc., is a leading provider of high-quality nursing professionals in  hospitals, long term care facilities, mental health facilities and physician offices throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Established in 2000, Guardian Angel Staffing Agency, Inc., has grown to be one of the largest nursing pool providers in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. We specialize in employing Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Certified Medication Technicians, Patient Aides, and Patient Support Associates.

Job Description

Full time or PRN

Seeking full and part time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for a 285 bed Long-Term Care Facility located in Wilmore, KY.

This is a floor position in a Long-Term Care Facility.

Pay Rate:  $24/hr weekday and $25/hr weekend

Shifts Available:  3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am, 6pm-7a

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide aspects of direct care in which competency has been validated to administer medication, implement specific aspects of nursing care, such as providing care for ill injured or infirmed.
  • Assist with admissions, discharges, patient teaching as directed.
  • Serve on committees, assist with activities, daily living, and other functions as assigned by the registered nurse.
  • Supervise licensed practical nurse applicants and unlicensed assistive personnel in the performance of patient care activities.
  • Participate as a member of patient’s individual treatment team.
  • Consult with registered nurse or physician on situations beyond his/her education.
  • Accept and account for drugs and related paraphernalia.
  • Schedule patients’ activities/appointments.
  • Communicate with patient’s family members.
  • Perform simple maintenance of medical treatment equipment.

Qualifications

  • Active LPN License on the Kentucky Board of Nursing in good standing
  • Pass KARES and AOC Criminal Background Check
  • Current CPR
  • Current PPD/Chest x-ray.
  •  Drug Test.

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

Apply On-line: www.guardianangelstaffing.com

Contact us at: (502) 495-1199

 

 

Additional Information

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