Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in patient care across diverse settings. This energetic role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, high-quality nursing services while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. As an LVN, you will be instrumental in delivering tailored care plans, managing complex medical needs, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Your dedication will help improve patient outcomes and enhance overall well-being in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed medical histories to inform care plans.
- Administer medications and injections accurately following physician orders, including IV infusions and other specialized treatments.
- Manage catheterization procedures, tube feeding, wound care, and sterile techniques to ensure optimal patient comfort and safety.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth to document medical records, treatment notes, and medication administration meticulously.
- Assist with diagnostic evaluations like specimen collection/processing and coordinate with physicians for imaging or laboratory tests.
- Provide specialized care for patients with complex needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, memory care, or behavioral health conditions.
- Support emergency response efforts by managing airway issues, performing CPR, first aid, and critical care interventions in acute situations.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and long-term care strategies to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and clinical confidentiality policies while safeguarding patient information at all times.
Experience
- Valid LVN license with current state certification required; additional certifications in CPR/BLS preferred.
- Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments such as hospitals (including ICU or trauma centers), skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or home & community care settings.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks; experience with ICD coding (ICD-9/10) is highly desirable.
- Critical care experience including ICU or emergency room settings is advantageous; familiarity with Level I & II trauma centers enhances your candidacy.
- Hands-on expertise in managing complex patient populations such as geriatric patients, individuals with developmental disabilities or those requiring hospice or palliative care.
- Knowledge of infection control protocols and sterile processing techniques to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
- Strong communication skills for effective caregiver communication and client interaction; experience working with children or neonatal ventilator management is a plus.
Join us to advance your nursing career in a vibrant environment that values your skills and dedication! We are committed to providing paid positions that support your professional growth while delivering exceptional patient-centered care across multiple healthcare settings.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
