Job Summary
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, skilled nursing services across various settings, including long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, and home care environments. Your dedication to delivering high-quality care will help improve health outcomes and enhance the quality of life for diverse patient populations. This position offers an energetic and rewarding opportunity to apply your nursing skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment that values your contributions.
Duties
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
- Administer medications and injections accurately, including IV infusions and catheter care, following strict safety protocols and HIPAA regulations.
- Assist with diagnostic evaluations, specimen collection/processing, and medical imaging procedures to support accurate diagnoses.
- Manage acute pain and chronic conditions through tailored nursing interventions, including ventilator management and wound care.
- Provide specialized care for patients with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, including memory care and behavioral health support.
- Support emergency response efforts by managing airway management, first aid, CPR certification maintenance, and triage procedures in urgent or trauma situations such as Level I Trauma Center or Level II Trauma Center environments.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and post-acute care strategies to ensure seamless patient transitions across settings.
Qualifications
- Valid state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current certification.
- Proven experience working with geriatric patients in long-term care facilities or skilled nursing facilities preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth; experience with medical documentation is essential.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and ICD coding (ICD-9/10).
- Experience in specialized areas such as hospice care, infectious disease care, ICU or emergency medicine is highly desirable.
- Skilled in performing physical examinations, venipuncture (phlebotomy), catheterization, tube feeding administration, and sterile techniques.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges; experience in dementia or memory care is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills for caregiver interaction and patient education; ability to handle high-pressure situations confidently.
Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while advancing your nursing career!
Pay: $27.86 - $33.56 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
