Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Assignment: 13 Weeks Address: 400 Veterans Drive, PO Box 250, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm Client/Facility: Montana Veterans Home  Openings: 1 Bill Rate: $40-45.00/hour

  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.     Note: This position is mainly evening shift - a nurse that is willing to work evenings with an occasional day shift would be great. Long term care experience, with no requests for time off during the assignment is greatly appreciated.