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NITELINES USA, INC

Licensed Practical Nurse Fort Dodge, KS

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What they do

A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.

$56,527 / year median in Kansas

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We're a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work. Licensed Practical Nurse (1099) PRN Pay rate : $42.00 per hour/1099
Company:
Kansas Soldiers' Home/Kansas Department of Administration-Temporary Nurse Staffing Services # of
Openings :
6
Position Type:
Per Diem Location:
Fort Dodge, KS, United States Job Summary Roles and Responsibilities:
  • The Licensed Practical Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge of skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served.
  • The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principals of growth and development and possess the ability to assess and interpret data to identify age specific needs.
  • Must provide leadership and coordination of quality patient care by fostering therapeutic relationships, active treatment and supporting the hospital in its mission and vision. Provides patient care and recognition of behavioral and physical changes. Carries out nursing care recommendations and orders.
  • Maintains a therapeutic environment. Passes medications and oversees the medication room.
  • Serves as shift leader if assigned, making assignments to direct care staff, and providing oversight to subordinate nursing staff working the unit. Responds to medical emergencies as assigned.
  • Takes orders and provides care/treatment as ordered by medical staff.
Requirements:
  • Must be eligible to be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Kansas and six months of experience in practical nursing.
  • At the onboarding, the appointment the selected employee must possess a Kansas license/temporary permit or be given authority to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
  • Requires an approved drug test approved by the Kansas Department of Administration unless.
  • Requires an approved drug test approved by the Kansas Department of Administration.
  • Additional training and certification required by the hospital or facility prior to assignment working in patient care and such certification must thereafter be maintained without interruption during the agreed assignment with the hospital or facility.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance