About the LVN Position
Hagway Healthcare is a premier staffing agency that is dedicated to placing the right candidates at the right facilities. We place temporary, temp to hire, short term, long term contracts, part-time and full-time positions. If you are looking to choose when and where to work and get paid quickly, then please submit your resume and join our team!
The ideal candidate will be an accountable and well-trained professional, able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will also be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently.
The goal is to promote patient's well-being by providing high-quality nursing care.
LVN Responsibilities
- Monitor patient's vitals and record them in their file
- Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each patient, including bathing, feeding and dressing
- Assist nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication
- Update patient records in a confidential manner
- Evaluate the patient's wellbeing, reporting any needs to medical staff
- Explain treatments and procedures to patients and families
- Change dressings and bandages, ensuring patients are healing properly
- Move patients from wheelchairs, beds and gurneys
LVN Skills and Qualifications
- Strong communication skills
- Good time management and organization
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift and move patients
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
- Extensive knowledge of basic health care procedures
- Knowledge in measuring and administering medication
- Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time