LPN

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where your expertise will directly impact patient care and well-being. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, skilled nursing services across various settings, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and community health environments. Your energetic approach and dedication will help us deliver exceptional care to diverse patient populations, from pediatric to geriatric, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal health outcomes. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your skills and encourages professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments by monitoring vital signs, conducting physical examinations, and evaluating patient conditions to inform care plans.
• Administer medications and injections accurately, including IV infusions and catheterizations, following all safety protocols and documentation standards.
• Assist with medical procedures such as wound suturing, tube feeding, spinal taps, and sterile processing to support physician-led interventions.
• Manage patient documentation diligently using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems like Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks to ensure accurate medical records.
• Support complex care needs including dementia care, Alzheimer's care, memory care, hospice care, and acute pain management for diverse populations.
• Conduct patient triage in urgent care or emergency room settings by assessing symptoms rapidly and prioritizing treatment needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in specialties such as geriatrics, pediatrics, behavioral health, infectious disease care, and post-acute care to coordinate effective treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on health coaching topics like medication management, nutrition, discharge planning, and home & community care strategies.
• Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality and ensure privacy standards are upheld at all times.
• Participate in infection control practices including specimen collection/processing and aseptic techniques to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
• Support special procedures such as cardiac catheterization or ophthalmology-related treatments when applicable.
• Assist in the training of new staff or students by sharing best practices in nursing procedures and patient assessment techniques.

Skills

• Proven experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks is highly preferred.
• Extensive critical care experience including ICU or Level I Trauma Center settings enhances your ability to handle complex cases confidently.
• Strong background in medical-surgical nursing across inpatient or outpatient environments; experience in emergency medicine or urgent care is a plus.
• Skilled in performing phlebotomy (venipuncture), administering injections, IV insertion/infusion therapy including ventilator management when applicable.
• Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) for accurate documentation and billing processes; familiarity with CPT coding is advantageous.
• Expertise in managing patients with chronic conditions such as dementia or developmental disabilities; experience working with elderly populations in assisted living or long-term care settings is desirable.
• Ability to perform physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations confidently while maintaining high standards of patient safety.
• Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology principles relevant to nursing practice; capable of performing tube feedings or gastric lavage as needed.
• Excellent communication skills for effective patient assessment and education; compassionate approach when working with children or individuals with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure during acute events like trauma or infectious disease outbreaks while adhering to infection control protocols. Join us if you’re passionate about delivering high-quality nursing care through a proactive approach that emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and compassionate service!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18