Travel Lpn

JOB DESCRIPTION

GSK Solutions is seeking an experienced  Travel LPN  for an assignment near  Las Cruces, NM
 
  
 
Come join GSK Solutions for a first-class experience and a specialized recruiter who will help match you to your ideal role! Our dedicated recruiters work exclusively with clients across the nation and will get you submitted within 24 hours! We offer competitive pay, non-employee referral bonuses, and positions with immediate starts!  
 
  
 
Job Title: Travel LPN  
 
Location: Las Cruces, NM
 
Duration: 9 weeks contract  
 
Job Type: W2  
 
Rate: $48 /hr All-Inclusive  
 
Shift Timings: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
 
Shift Days: Mon, Tue, Wed
 
No of hours per week: 36
 
  
 
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. The LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.  
 
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:  
 
 
Patient Evaluation:  
 
Care Planning:  
 
Provision of Direct Patient Care:  
 
Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff:  
 
Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary;  
 
Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed;  
 
Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff;  
 
Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences;  
 
Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs;  
 
Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff.  
 
Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients.  
 
Performs other RN duties as requested  
 
 
 
 
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  
 
 
Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing is required.  
 
Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing.  
 
Experience is preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.  
 
Maintains current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs as required by State)