License Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Title: License Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Ramstein AFB

Travel: N/A

Duties:   

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Observes patients’ health.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Accompanies patients to their rooms.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.
• Prepares specimens for lab courier.
• Administers medications.
• Provides wound care.
• Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
• Assists with patient comfort.
• Monitors catheters.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years recent nursing experience
• Medical knowledge

Education/Experiences:

• Completion of state approved training program (generally in the form of a diploma, certificate, or associate degree)
• LPN license
• BLS certification