Licensed Practical Nurse

<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, efficient nursing support across various settings, including long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Your hands-on skills and clinical knowledge will help ensure safe, effective treatment plans while fostering a comforting environment for patients of all ages. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your nursing career while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

<Responsibilities>

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to determine care needs.
• Administer medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols, including IV infusions and specialized treatments such as botulinum toxin or dermal fillers.
• Assist with medical procedures such as catheterization, suturing, tube feeding, spinal taps, and specimen collection/processing.
• Maintain detailed medical documentation using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems like Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks to ensure compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Monitor patients’ conditions closely in acute care settings such as ICU or Level I Trauma Centers, providing critical support in emergency medicine and trauma situations.
• Support discharge planning and case management efforts by coordinating post-acute care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and their families on health coaching topics including dementia care, Alzheimer's care, pain management, nutrition, and home & community care strategies.

<Skills>

• Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments such as hospital medicine, nursing homes, hospice care, or outpatient clinics.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD-9/10 coding systems for accurate documentation and billing.
• Skilled in IV insertion, phlebotomy, venipuncture, catheter care, and sterile processing techniques.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner for efficient patient documentation.
• Ability to perform patient assessments with attention to detail in triage situations or urgent care settings.
• Experience managing patients with complex needs including infectious diseases, acute pain management, dementia or memory care cases.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and provide compassionate patient care across pediatric to geriatric populations. Embark on a rewarding nursing journey where your skills are valued and your dedication makes a real difference!

Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Np must have a license in IL or Indiana

Work Location: Remote