Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care across various settings, including long-term care, assisted living, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. This role requires a strong foundation in medical procedures, excellent patient assessment skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including seniors, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those requiring specialized care such as dementia or Alzheimer's care. The LPN will utilize EMR/EHR systems to document patient information accurately and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health histories using medical terminology and physiology knowledge.
• Administer medications and injections safely, including IV infusions and catheterizations, following aseptic techniques.
• Manage airway care, ventilator support, and tube feeding for patients in acute or long-term care settings.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations such as blood draws (venipuncture), specimen collection/processing, and laboratory testing.
• Assist with complex procedures like cardiac catheterization, spinal taps, suturing, and dermal fillers where applicable.
• Provide wound care, catheter care, and sterile processing to prevent infections and promote healing.
• Document all patient interactions thoroughly within EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner or Athenahealth while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in settings like ICU, PICU, trauma centers (Level I & II), emergency rooms, or post-acute care environments.
• Educate patients and families on health coaching, discharge planning, medication management, nutrition, and disease prevention strategies.
• Ensure infection control protocols are followed diligently across all patient care activities.

Experience
Candidates should possess relevant experience in various healthcare environments such as:

• Critical care units (ICU/PICU), emergency medicine (ER/urgent care), or hospital medicine.
• Long-term care facilities including nursing homes and assisted living communities.
• Specialized areas like hospice care, infectious disease management, geriatrics/dementia/Alzheimer's/dementia care or behavioral health settings.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Meditech is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in medical documentation including ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding for procedures like suturing or dermal fillers is preferred.
• Knowledge of advanced procedures such as IV insertion/infusion therapy, dialysis support, spinal taps, or ventilator management is advantageous. This Licensed Practical Nurse position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care delivery while working within a supportive team environment that values professional growth and excellence in healthcare practice.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 per week

Work Location: In person