Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where your expertise will directly impact patient care and well-being. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, efficient nursing support across various clinical settings, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. Your skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and medical documentation will help create a safe and healing environment. We are looking for energetic professionals eager to make a difference in the lives of diverse patient populations, including medically fragile-children, and individuals with disabilities, and those requiring acute or chronic care. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your nursing career while working in a supportive and innovative environment.
Duties
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments by monitoring vital signs, conducting physical examinations, and evaluating patient needs.
- Administer medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols, including IV infusions and catheter care.
- Assist with diagnostic evaluations such as specimen collection, processing, and basic medical imaging procedures.
- Maintain detailed medical records using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like GEO to ensure compliance with HIPAA and long-term care regulations.
- Support patients with activities of daily living, including tube feeding, wound dressing, and mobility assistance using equipment like Hoyer lifts.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and providing specialized care as the treatment needs arises
- Respond promptly to urgent situations such as acute pain management or airway management needs in emergency or ICU settings.
Qualifications
- Valid state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current certification.
- Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments to include (pediatric experience preferred), skilled nursing facilities, or home & community care settings.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology and infection control protocols.
- Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems such as GEO; proficiency in medical documentation is essential.
- Ability to perform venipuncture, phlebotomy, catheterization, sterile techniques, and basic life support (BLS/CPR).
- Critical care experience including pediatric or emergency medicine is highly desirable; familiarity with trauma centers or pediatric units is a plus.
- Excellent caregiver communication skills with the ability to work effectively with patients of all ages—including geriatrics and pediatrics—and their families.
- Knowledge of pain management techniques, hospice care principles, and infectious disease protocols enhances your candidacy.
Embark on a rewarding nursing journey where your dedication transforms lives every day!
Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
