LPN-Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse required

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in patient care across diverse settings. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, skilled nursing services, ensuring the highest standards of safety, comfort, and health for individuals of all ages. Your energetic approach and dedication will help foster a positive environment focused on healing and well-being. Whether working in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or community health settings, you will be an essential part of delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to inform individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and injections accurately, including IV infusions and botulinum toxin treatments, following strict protocols and HIPAA regulations.
• Manage airway support and ventilator care for patients requiring respiratory assistance, ensuring optimal functioning and safety.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations such as specimen collection, processing, and basic medical imaging procedures to support clinical decision-making.
• Provide specialized dementia and Alzheimer's care, including memory care activities and behavioral health management tailored to patients with cognitive impairments.
• Assist with complex procedures like catheterization, suturing, spinal taps, and gastric lavage while maintaining aseptic techniques.
• Document all patient interactions thoroughly using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Cerner or Athenahealth; ensure compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in acute care environments like Level I Trauma Centers or Critical Care Units to deliver timely interventions during emergencies or triage situations.
• Support discharge planning and case management efforts to facilitate smooth transitions from hospital to home or community-based care settings.
• Engage in health coaching and patient education initiatives focused on geriatrics, pediatrics, or chronic disease management to promote long-term wellness.

Experience

• Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments including hospitals (ICU, ER), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics, or home care settings.
• Critical care experience with Level I Trauma Centers or Level II Trauma Centers preferred; familiarity with ICU protocols is highly valued.
• Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner or Athenahealth for accurate medical documentation and coding (ICD-9/10; CPT).
• Demonstrated ability to perform IV insertions, phlebotomy (venipuncture), medication administration, and sterile processing techniques confidently.
• Knowledge of medical terminology across specialties such as cardiology (cardiac catheterization), ophthalmology (dermal fillers), neonatology (neonatal ventilators), and infectious disease protocols.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities; familiarity with dementia/dementia-related conditions like Alzheimer’s disease is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology related to pain management, hospice care, and acute/chronic illness management.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications such as ACLS or PALS are a plus for advanced practice environments. Join us in delivering exceptional nursing care that transforms lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a vibrant team environment dedicated to excellence in patient outcomes. All positions are paid roles that recognize the vital contributions of our nursing professionals—your expertise is essential!

Pay: $37.12 - $44.10 per hour

Work Location: Remote