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Job description
Job Description Job Description We are looking for reliable and caring LPNs and RNs in Gainesville and surrounding areas. We are an in home health agency and we have many different cases that will be a great fit for you! Our priority is the safety of our patients and caregivers.
We look forward to having you on board!
Responsibilities
Record a patient's medical history accurately
Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
Monitor patients' condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
Communicate with patients' family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
Skills
Proven experience as LPN or similar role
Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
Perfect physical condition and stamina
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Compassionate and able to handle stress
Company Description HCP Home Health Agency's mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to consumers in their homes, assisting them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day self-care activities. We are committed to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary care by professionals who recognize the need for a comprehensive assessment of needs from both the consumer's and professional's point of view.
At HCP we're advocates of deinstitutionalization. Health services should not be limited only to long-term care in a facility. It should be flexible to serve patients in different living situations: at home, in the hospital, in a care home, in a nursing home, in a retirement facility, and even in an adult day care center.
Company Description HCP Home Health Agency's mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to consumers in their homes, assisting them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day self-care activities. We are committed to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary care by professionals who recognize the need for a comprehensive assessment of needs from both the consumer's and professional's point of view. At HCP we're advocates of deinstitutionalization. Health services should not be limited only to long-term care in a facility. It should be flexible to serve patients in different living situations: at home, in the hospital, in a care home, in a nursing home, in a retirement facility, and even in an adult day care center.
Worksite address
gainesville, FL, 32601, US
Who can apply
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