Join the First Choice Nurses team today! FCN is currently recruiting Passionate and Committed Licensed Practical Nurse & Certified Nursing Assistant for Per-Diem/possible local contract opportunities with our Facility Partners in Hampton Roads & surrounding cities. Per Diem Opportunities in the following VA locations: Virginia Beach Norfolk Portsmouth Chesapeake Suffolk Newport News Hampton Williamsburg. MUST BE LOCAL BENEFITS: GREAT COMPENSATION (ABOVE INDUSTRY STANDARD) SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY PAY with RAPID PAYREFER A FRIEND AND GET PAID HIRING BONUS AFTER COMPLETION OF YOUR FIRST 2 SHIFTS - NEW HIRES ONLYGUARANTEED WEEKLY PAY FULL-TIME HOURS AVAILABLE HEALTH BENEFITS INCLUDE MEDICAL VISION AND DENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Covid Vaccine1 year Experience MinimumBLS/CPR CertificationUpdated PPD ( within 1 year)Active LPN/CNA License Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds without restrictions. Must be able to stand and walk for long hours without restrictions.Must be able to bend and lift without restrictions. JOB DESCRIPTION: Care for patients in a professional and considerate manner. Licensed Practical Nurse & Certified Nursing Assistant professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding It is a demanding job physically ( must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, bend, lift, stand and walk without restrictions) and mentally but also very rewarding. CNA RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to)Record a patient's medical history accuratelyTake and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.Monitor patients' conditions including fluid intake and output and compose patient chartsAssist residents with ADLsCollect samples for lab testing as assignedProvide emotional and psychological support when neededCommunicate with patients' family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructionsLPN RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to)delegate duties to CNA to provide the highest level of careadminister medications and treatments according to the MAR and TAR following MD ordersProvide wound care to patients by following MD ordersadmit or discharge patients following facility protocol and MD ordersperform ongoing assessments on patients by following MD ordersexplaining medications/treatments to patients and family members following HIPAA and facility protocolfamiliar with G-tubes, and nebulizer treatments, & be comfortable with trachsSKILLSProven experience as CNA or LPNAbility to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary teamFamiliarity with hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards and proceduresUnderstanding confidentiality obligations and nursing best practicesExcellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminologyGood knowledge of MS Office and data entryPerfect physical condition and staminaExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsCompassionate and able to handle stressSuccessful completion of the LPN or CNA program is a mustFirst Choice Nurses is a 12-year strong Nurse staffing agency dedicated to meeting the needs of our healthcare industry partners. We value our frontline staff and work hard for you so you can provide the highest quality care to your patients. We offer perdiem, local contracts, and travel contracts throughout the US. FIRST CHOICE NURSES OF EASTERN VIRGINIA is an EEO employerLike us on Facebook today to stay updated on job alerts and company announcements VA