Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team as a Field Nurse, providing vital in-home and community-based nursing care. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work directly with diverse patient populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities, seniors in assisted living, and those requiring specialized care such as Alzheimer's or memory care. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing services across various settings, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and optimal health outcomes. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between clinical care and community support, making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to determine individual care needs.
- Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and perform catheterizations following strict medical protocols and HIPAA regulations.
- Provide specialized care for patients with complex conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, traumatic injuries from Level I trauma centers, or those requiring hospice or palliative care.
- Manage medical documentation accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems like Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks.
- Assist with diagnostic evaluations including specimen collection/processing and medical imaging procedures while maintaining aseptic techniques.
- Educate patients and their families on health coaching topics such as nutrition, medication management, discharge planning, and chronic disease management including pain control and infection prevention.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate case management plans for patients in inpatient settings like ICU or PICU or outpatient environments such as clinics or home & community care.
- Ensure compliance with all safety standards including sterile processing, infection control practices, and proper use of medical equipment like ventilators or spinal taps.
Experience
- Valid LVN license with current state licensure required; additional certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
- Proven experience working as a nurse in diverse environments such as hospitals (including ICU and trauma centers), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home health settings.
- Critical care experience especially within Level I or Level II trauma centers is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) is a plus.
- Background in managing complex patient cases involving acute pain management, infectious disease care, or post-acute recovery processes.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges including dementia and Alzheimer’s care is advantageous.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology related to medication administration and tube feeding procedures.
- Strong assessment skills for triage situations in urgent care or emergency room environments; ability to perform venipuncture and phlebotomy accurately. Join us to make a difference by delivering compassionate nursing care that empowers patients on their journey toward better health!
Pay: $35.30 - $42.51 per hour
Work Location: In person
