Licensed Practical Nurse

<Job 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 nursing support across various settings, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health environments. Your energetic approach and dedication will help ensure patients receive high-quality, personalized care while supporting interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal health outcomes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your clinical skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

<Responsibilities>

• Deliver comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to inform care plans.
• Administer medications and injections accurately, including IV infusions and catheterizations, following strict protocols to ensure patient safety.
• Assist with complex medical procedures such as wound suturing, tube feeding management, and ventilator support in accordance with established standards.
• Maintain detailed medical documentation using electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Monitor patients’ conditions continuously, recognizing signs of acute pain or deterioration and escalating concerns promptly to physicians or emergency teams.
• Provide specialized care for diverse populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and those requiring hospice or memory care.
• Support discharge planning and case management activities by coordinating follow-up care and educating patients and families on treatment regimens.

<Skills>

• Proven experience working with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks or Athenahealth for accurate medical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
• Skilled in patient assessment techniques including vital signs measurement, specimen collection/processing, phlebotomy, venipuncture, and sterile procedures like catheter care and suture removal.
• Expertise in managing complex clinical scenarios such as ICU or Level I Trauma Center environments; experience with acute pain management and infectious disease care is highly valued.
• Ability to perform advanced nursing tasks including IV insertion/infusion therapy, airway management, use of ventilators, and spinal taps when necessary.
• Excellent communication skills for triage assessments in urgent care or emergency room settings; capable of working effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards along with proficiency in medical terminology and nursing practices tailored for diverse healthcare settings such as assisted living, home & community care, or hospital medicine. Embark on a fulfilling career where your skills make a real difference! We’re dedicated to supporting your professional development while providing a vibrant work environment that celebrates your passion for patient-centered care.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road