Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality patient care across a variety of settings, including long-term care, assisted living, acute care, and community health environments. Your expertise will help ensure patients receive personalized, effective treatment while maintaining their dignity and comfort. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse populations, including seniors, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those requiring specialized memory or dementia care. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this role is perfect for you!

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed medical histories using EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems such as Cerner or eClinicalWorks.
• Administer medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols, including IV infusions and medication management for pain control or chronic conditions.
• Assist with complex procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding, wound suturing, and sterile processing techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Provide specialized care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or memory impairments through tailored interventions and behavioral health support.
• Manage acute pain cases and participate in acute care settings such as ICU (Intensive Care Unit), Level I Trauma Centers, or emergency rooms by supporting airway management, ventilator operation, and trauma triage.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations including specimen collection/processing, phlebotomy (venipuncture), and basic medical imaging assistance when needed.
• Support discharge planning and post-acute care coordination to facilitate smooth transitions from hospital to home or community-based settings.
• Maintain meticulous medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations while ensuring accuracy in ICD-9/ICD-10 coding for diagnoses and procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on case management efforts focusing on geriatrics, pediatric care (including neonatal ventilator management), or home & community health initiatives.
• Educate patients and families on health coaching topics such as nutrition, medication adherence, disease management (e.g., infectious diseases), and preventive care strategies.
• Uphold infection control standards through aseptic techniques and proper sterilization procedures during all patient interactions.

Experience

• Valid LVN license with current state certification required; additional certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) are mandatory.
• Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments such as hospitals (including trauma centers), nursing homes, hospice facilities, or outpatient clinics.
• Demonstrated expertise in critical care areas like ICU or emergency medicine with familiarity in trauma triage protocols and acute pain management strategies.
• Prior experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner or Athenahealth to ensure seamless documentation and patient record management.
• Background working with special populations including individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, or those requiring memory/dementia care is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for procedures like suturing or spinal taps, and familiarity with medical terminology enhances your ability to deliver precise patient care.
• Experience administering injections—including botulinum toxin treatments—and performing venipuncture or catheter care confidently is essential.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced settings such as urgent care clinics or hospital medicine units while maintaining attention to detail and patient safety standards. Join us to make a meaningful impact through compassionate nursing care! We value energetic professionals who are eager to bring their skills into a supportive environment that fosters growth and excellence in patient outcomes. This paid position offers comprehensive training opportunities across multiple specialties—your journey toward becoming an integral part of our healthcare family starts here!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $67.45 per hour

Work Location: In person