Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality patient care in long-term care and skilled services. Your expertise will support patient recovery, comfort, and well-being through skilled nursing interventions, assessments, and personalized care plans. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Duties
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history documentation using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as POC.
- Administer medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols, including IV infusions and medication administration for pain management or specialized treatments.
- Assist with medical procedures such as catheterization, venipuncture, tube feeding, and sterile processing techniques.
- Monitor patients’ conditions closely in acute care settings like providing critical interventions for trauma, infectious disease care, or post-operative recovery.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex needs such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or developmental disabilities.
- Manage patient documentation meticulously to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and accurate medical records updating.
Qualifications
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
- Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments such as hospitals (including ICU or trauma centers), nursing homes, hospice care, or outpatient clinics.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, POC or eClinicalWorks is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, and infection control protocols.
- Experience with specialized areas including geriatrics, memory care (dementia/Alzheimer’s) is advantageous.
- Ability to perform clinical skills such as IV insertion/infusion therapy, phlebotomy, specimen collection/processing, airway management, and basic life support certification.
- Excellent patient assessment skills with a compassionate approach to working with individuals of all ages—including children with disabilities or those requiring assisted living services.
- Effective communication skills coupled with the ability to work efficiently within multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments like emergency rooms or Level II trauma centers.
Join us in delivering exceptional patient-centered care! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is encouraged. All positions are paid roles that recognize the vital contributions of licensed practical nurses across healthcare settings—your expertise makes a difference every day!
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
