Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and become a vital part of delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care across diverse settings. In this energetic role, you will utilize your nursing skills to assess, plan, and implement care strategies that improve patient outcomes. Whether working in long-term care facilities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, or home health environments, you will be at the forefront of supporting individuals with a wide range of medical needs. Your expertise will help ensure safe, efficient, and personalized care for patients of all ages and conditions.

Duties

• Perform 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, while adhering to sterile techniques and safety protocols.
• Manage complex medical documentation using EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth to ensure precise recordkeeping and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures like laboratory specimen collection, processing, sonography, and medical imaging support.
• Provide specialized care for patients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or memory impairments in memory care or assisted living settings.
• Support acute pain management strategies and participate in emergency response activities such as airway management and ventilator support in ICU or trauma center environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and post-acute care to optimize patient recovery and satisfaction.

Experience

• Prior experience working in diverse healthcare environments including hospital medicine, emergency rooms, ICU (Intensive Care Unit), PICU (Pediatric ICU), or surgical units is highly valued.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for documentation and patient data management.
• Strong background in critical care settings such as Level I or Level II trauma centers or Level I trauma experience is preferred.
• Experience with specialized procedures including IV insertion, phlebotomy, suturing, spinal taps, gastric lavage, or dialysis is advantageous.
• Knowledge of ICD coding (International Classification of Diseases) versions ICD-9 and ICD-10 for accurate medical documentation.
• Familiarity with infectious disease protocols, infection control practices, and hospice or palliative care principles enhances your ability to deliver comprehensive patient support.
• Excellent skills in patient assessment across age groups—from neonatal ventilator management to toddler and pediatric care—are essential for providing tailored nursing interventions. Join us to make a meaningful difference by delivering expert nursing care that empowers patients on their journey toward better health

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

License/Certification:

• LPN License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person