Nurses

A Tranquil Care Home Agency – Charlotte, NC 28262 About us A Tranquil Care Home Agency is a Home Care Agency located in Charlotte NC. We provide Skilled Nursing services to individuals in their home environments. We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for people in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it. 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 - Successful completion of LPN license program is a must.