Job Summary
3 PM to 11 PM
40 Hrs GTD
14 Weeks Contract
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in patient care across diverse settings. In this role, you will provide compassionate, high-quality nursing services to patients in various facilities, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Your skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and clinical procedures will be essential as you adapt to different environments and meet the unique needs of each patient. This is an exciting opportunity to travel and gain broad experience while delivering exceptional care.
Duties
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health histories to inform care plans.
- Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and other treatments following strict protocols and safety standards.
- Manage complex clinical procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding, wound suturing, and ventilator care.
- Document all patient interactions accurately using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality policies.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and diagnostic evaluations for diverse patient populations.
- Provide specialized care for patients with chronic conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or long-term disabilities in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.
- Respond promptly to urgent situations including acute pain management, emergency triage, or trauma care in Level I or Level II trauma centers.
Requirements
- Valid LPN license in good standing with the ability to obtain necessary state-specific certifications.
- Proven experience working with geriatric patients, including long-term care or skilled nursing facility experience.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and ICD coding (ICD-9/10).
- Experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks.
- Demonstrated competency in critical care environments such as ICU or emergency room settings; trauma center experience is highly preferred.
- Skilled in IV infusion techniques, medication administration including injections and venipuncture.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new environments while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.
- Excellent communication skills for effective caregiver communication and patient education.
Embark on a rewarding journey that combines travel with impactful nursing practice! We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth while providing exceptional patient-centered care across a variety of healthcare settings.
Pay: $1,700.00 - $1,850.00 per week
Work Location: In person
