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Licensed Practical Nurse - St. Catherines Skilled Nursing PRN
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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.
$54,370 / year median in Mississippi
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of his or her preparation. Cooperates with the members of the nursing and medical staffs and other hospital departments. Performs COVID nasal swab test and dressing changes when appropriate. Graduate of an accredited LPN program. Experience in hospital acute care setting preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills. Licensed Practical Nurses Current LPN license to practice in the state. BLS certified. Performs COVID nasal swab test and dressing changes when appropriate.