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 across a variety of settings, including long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Your expertise will help ensure patients receive personalized, safe, and effective nursing support. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. All positions are paid and valued as essential contributors to healthcare delivery.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to inform care plans.
- Administer medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols while maintaining detailed medical documentation in electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
- Assist with complex procedures such as IV infusion, catheterization, tube feeding, and sterile dressing changes using aseptic techniques.
- Manage airway maintenance and ventilator support for patients requiring respiratory assistance.
- Conduct triage assessments to prioritize patient needs in urgent care or emergency settings like Level I Trauma Centers or emergency rooms.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and post-acute care strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
- Provide specialized care for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, developmental disabilities, or those requiring memory or behavioral health support.
- Support infection control protocols and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy and safety.
- Utilize advanced EMR/EHR systems such as Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation of patient care activities.
- Engage in patient education on health coaching topics including nutrition, pain management, medication administration, and chronic disease management.
Experience
- Valid licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current state certification.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations across multiple settings such as hospitals (including ICU and trauma centers), nursing homes, hospice care, or outpatient clinics.
- Critical care experience preferred, including ICU or Level II trauma center exposure.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, and medical documentation standards.
- Hands-on experience with IV insertion, phlebotomy, specimen collection/processing, and medication administration techniques.
- Prior work in geriatrics or long-term care environments such as assisted living or memory care units is highly valued.
- Knowledge of infection control practices and sterile processing procedures essential for maintaining a safe clinical environment.
- Experience with medical imaging support or diagnostic evaluations is advantageous but not required. Join us to become an integral part of a compassionate healthcare team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care!
Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
