Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Paulding Care Center is looking to invite reliable and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses, LPN to join our team.

The ideal candidate would be a nurse that is looking to provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis. To do well in this role you should have your Practical Nursing license in Georgia.

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

Qualifications:

• LPN LICENSE IN THE STATE OF Georgia! or Compact license!
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must!
• Long-Term/ Skilled Nursing Facility Experience
• Familiarity with PCC
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Team Player!

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