Licensed Practical Nurse - Staff Nurse

Job Overview
New GRADUATES WELCOME TO APPLY. We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team as a Staff Nurse. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, high-quality patient care across various settings, including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health environments. Your expertise will support patient recovery, comfort, and well-being while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and healthcare standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse patient populations through active engagement and expert nursing skills.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health histories to inform individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols, including IV infusion and injection administration.
• Monitor patients’ conditions closely, utilizing medical terminology and physiology knowledge to identify changes requiring intervention.
• Assist with medical procedures such as catheterization, suturing, tube feeding, and sterile processing techniques.
• Document all patient interactions thoroughly using EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems like Cerner or eClinicalWorks, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and post-acute care strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide specialized care for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, including memory care and behavioral health support.
• Support emergency situations with airway management, ventilator operation, and acute pain management in high-pressure environments such as ICU or Level I Trauma Centers.

Skills

• Proven experience working with diverse patient populations in settings such as hospital medicine, critical care (ICU), emergency room (ER), or long-term care facilities.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-9/10 coding systems for accurate medical documentation and billing processes.
• Skilled in triage assessment and urgent care procedures to prioritize patient needs efficiently.
• Experience with medical imaging procedures like sonography or laboratory specimen collection/processing is a plus.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems including Athenahealth or NCQA standards for seamless documentation workflows.
• Expertise in infection control practices, aseptic techniques, and sterile processing to maintain patient safety standards.
• Ability to work with individuals with disabilities or developmental delays in community or home care settings.
• Competence in performing venipuncture (venipuncture), phlebotomy, catheter care, and basic life support (BLS).
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology essential for accurate physical examinations and diagnostic evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills for patient education on health coaching topics such as nutrition or medication management. Join us to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment where your skills will directly impact patients’ lives! We value your dedication to delivering exceptional nursing care across multiple specialties—including geriatrics, pediatrics, hospice care, and acute trauma—while supporting your professional growth through ongoing learning opportunities. All roles are paid positions committed to fostering a safe, respectful workplace that champions excellence in patient-centered care.

Pay: $22.50 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person