Licensed Practical Nurse

United Medical Staffing is one of the leaders in our field. We are hiring an LPN to join our growing team. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, UMS is an excellent place to grow your career. This is the opportunity you've been looking for.
UMS is looking for an experienced LPN to work Monday-Friday 11pm-7am

Responsibilities:

•  Take and record vital signs, such as blood pressure.
• Administer medications as ordered and report adverse reactions.
• Monitor patient and chart medical records accurately.
• Report the condition of a patient back to the doctor if needed.
• Communicate openly and effectively with patient and family, while demonstrating compassion and friendly behavior.
• Ensure that supplies, medications, and equipment are restocked and maintained so that they are ready to use.
• Must have experience in G/J Tube.
• Bolus Feedings.
• Ensure proper splint placing.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited LPN nursing program.
• Must have a valid LPN license in the state you are working in.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with patients and family in a respectful, warm way.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time, as well as lift patients and medical equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate resilience in emotionally difficult situations.
• Comfortable with a schedule with beyond normal working hours.

United Medical Staffing has been open since 2000 and is locally owned and operated. Our goal is to make the process of agency nursing trouble free. UMS serves Central and Southwest Louisiana by providing experienced professionals to the health care industry. Our company is operated by a friendly, courteous staff of experienced health care professionals who are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.