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Licensed Practical Nurse

Premise Health

Otisco, IN
6 days ago

Job Description

Join Premise Health as a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse in Louisville, KY, where you will provide essential patient care and support in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves direct patient interaction, assisting physicians, and maintaining a high standard of care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Interviews patients to determine medical problems and documents in chart
  • Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight
  • Assists physician with patient examination
  • Documents services performed on appropriate forms
  • Dresses wounds and applies compresses, ice, and heat packs
  • Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication
  • Administers specified medication and notes time and amount
  • Collects samples for testing and performs routine laboratory tests
  • Maintains supplies and disposes of expired or damaged supplies
  • Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited program
  • Licensed as a Practical or Vocational Nurse
  • Current hands-on Certification in Basic Life Support
  • At least three years of clinical experience as a LPN/LVN

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge about workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations
  • Strong computer skills (Internet software, spreadsheet, word processing)
  • Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insurance401(k)Paid holidays and vacation timeCompany-sponsored wellness program