Job Brief
A licensed practical nurse is a professional who plans, manages and coordinates patient care according each person’s needs. They interview patients, record their medical history, and take vital signs.
Job Description
- ● 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
Job Requirements
- ● 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
- ● Successful completion of LPN license program is a must