What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at AEC?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled LPN to join our ambulatory surgery center. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of patient care, medical procedures, and healthcare documentation, with experience across diverse clinical settings. As a LPN, you will be responsible for providing exceptional nursing care, performing assessments, administering treatments, and ensuring patient safety and comfort. Your expertise will contribute to delivering high-quality healthcare services in a dynamic environment committed to excellence and compassionate care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
- Administer medications and injections accurately following HIPAA guidelines and aseptic techniques, including IV infusion, suturing, and medication administration.
- Perform specialized procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding, wound care, and ostomy management while maintaining sterile environments.
- Monitor patients' physiological status in various settings including ICU, emergency room, long-term care facilities, hospice, or outpatient clinics; utilize critical care experience when applicable.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans that address acute pain management, behavioral health needs, or chronic conditions like dementia or developmental disabilities.
- Assist with diagnostic evaluations such as laboratory specimen collection/processing, radiology procedures (e.g., CT scans), and laboratory testing including ICD coding and pathology documentation.
- Educate patients and their families on health coaching topics such as geriatrics, family planning, nutrition, or post-discharge instructions to promote recovery and well-being.
Qualifications
- Valid nursing license with current registration; prior experience in hospital medicine or medical-surgical units preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; familiarity with ICD-10/ICD-9 coding is advantageous.
- Extensive clinical experience in diverse settings including ICU, emergency medicine, trauma centers (Level I/II Trauma Center), or post-acute care environments such as nursing homes or assisted living facilities.
- Knowledge of infection control practices and aseptic techniques; experience with laboratory procedures and specimen collection is desirable.
- Strong understanding of physiology, anatomy knowledge, and diagnostic evaluation methods to support patient assessment.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or special needs including memory care or dementia care is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills for triage situations, patient education, discharge planning, and case management responsibilities. Join our team to provide compassionate nursing care that makes a meaningful difference in patients' lives through professionalism, expertise, and dedication to excellence!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20