Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Overview
We are looking for a nurse to provide care for a medically fragile patient at home. The schedule would be 12-hour shifts 5 to 7 days a week and also open to 16-hour shifts if staff desires, accompanying the patient at home and ensuring their clinical needs are safely managed throughout the day.

This position would be structured as a 1099 (independent contractor).

If you’re interested or would like more details about the case, please let me know—I’d be happy to discuss further with you.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health histories to inform care plans.
• Administer medications and injections accurately, including IV infusions and botulinum toxin treatments, following strict protocols and HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with medical procedures such as catheterization, suturing, tube feeding, spinal taps, and ventilator management in accordance with aseptic techniques.
• Manage patient documentation using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems like Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks to ensure accurate medical records and coding (ICD-9/10, CPT).
• Conduct patient care activities in various environments including acute care units, ICU (Intensive Care Unit), emergency rooms, hospice settings, and outpatient clinics.
• Support triage processes by evaluating patient symptoms for urgent or emergent needs across emergency medicine and urgent care settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop discharge planning, case management strategies, and post-acute care plans for patients with complex needs such as dementia or infectious diseases.

Experience

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with current state licensure.
• Prior experience working in diverse healthcare environments such as hospitals (including Level I Trauma Centers), nursing homes, long-term care facilities, or assisted living communities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in medical-surgical nursing, geriatrics, pediatrics (including neonatal ventilator management), behavioral health, or home & community care.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation and coding practices.
• Knowledge of physiology and anatomy fundamentals to support patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Skilled in medication administration techniques including injections, venipuncture, IV insertion/infusion, catheter care, and sterile processing procedures.
• Familiarity with specialized areas such as Alzheimer’s/dementia/memory care, pain management—including acute pain—and infection control protocols.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges across various settings including assisted living or home care environments. Join us to provide exceptional patient-centered nursing care that transforms lives! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills can flourish while making a positive impact on our community’s health.

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Work Location: In person