Job Overview
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 across diverse settings, including long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Your expertise will support patient recovery, comfort, and well-being through skilled nursing interventions and compassionate communication. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values your skills and dedication.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care by assessing patient needs, monitoring vital signs, and performing physical examinations with precision.
- Administer medications and injections accurately, including IV infusions and other specialized treatments such as botulinum toxin therapy.
- Manage complex cases involving acute pain, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, memory care, and behavioral health conditions with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Operate electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth to document patient interactions thoroughly and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Support patients through procedures like catheterization, venipuncture, tube feeding, sterile processing, and specimen collection/processing while maintaining aseptic techniques.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and post-acute care strategies to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Conduct patient assessments including intake procedures, physiological evaluations, and diagnostic evaluations using medical terminology and anatomy knowledge.
- Assist in emergency situations by managing airway issues, ventilator support, or acute trauma responses within Level I or Level II trauma center environments.
- Provide specialized care for populations such as pediatrics, neonatal ventilator management, working with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges in home or community settings.
Experience
- Proven experience as an LPN in various healthcare environments including hospitals (emergency room experience preferred), nursing homes, hospice care, or outpatient clinics.
- Critical care experience such as ICU or emergency medicine is highly desirable; familiarity with Level I Trauma Centers is a plus.
- Strong background in medical-surgical nursing, geriatrics—including memory care—and chronic disease management like infectious disease care or cardiology.
- Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation and coding (ICD-9/10; CPT).
- Knowledge of advanced procedures including spinal taps, gastric lavage, dialysis support, or cardiac catheterization is advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations including children (working with children/toddler care), seniors (senior care), and individuals with disabilities or mental health needs.
- Certification in basic life support (BLS), sterile technique practices, phlebotomy skills, injection administration expertise, and infection control protocols are required to ensure safe patient care.
Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care! We prioritize your professional growth by providing ongoing training opportunities in areas like medical imaging, pain management techniques—including dermal fillers—and advanced respiratory support such as ventilator management. Your dedication will directly impact the health and happiness of our patients every day!
Pay: $30.00 - $48.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
