Weekend Warrior LPN

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Weekend Warrior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. This role is perfect for motivated nursing professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care during weekend shifts. As a Weekend Warrior LPN, you will provide vital nursing services, support patient assessments, and assist in managing a variety of clinical needs across diverse care settings. Your energy, expertise, and compassionate approach will help ensure our patients receive top-quality care when they need it most.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
• Administer medications and injections, including IV infusions and catheter care, following strict protocols to ensure safety and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with complex procedures such as wound suturing, tube feeding, and airway management while maintaining sterile technique.
• Support acute pain management and infectious disease care by monitoring patient responses and adjusting interventions accordingly.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning, case management, and long-term care strategies for patients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or other chronic conditions.
• Conduct patient triage over the phone or in person, utilizing skills in emergency medicine, urgent care protocols, and Level I trauma center experience to prioritize urgent needs.
• Document all patient interactions accurately in EMR/EHR systems like Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks, ensuring compliance with clinical confidentiality policies.

Skills

• Proven experience working with diverse patient populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, neonatal ventilator care, and individuals with developmental disabilities or disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and documentation standards.
• Skilled in IV insertion, phlebotomy, specimen collection/processing, and sterile processing techniques.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or similar platforms for efficient medical records management.
• Excellent caregiver communication skills to effectively educate patients and families about medication administration, health coaching, and discharge instructions.
• Ability to work independently during weekend shifts while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence in settings like skilled nursing facilities or assisted living communities.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations, hospice care principles, infection control practices, and acute/critical care procedures including ventilator management.

Join us as a Weekend Warrior LPN if you’re eager to make a meaningful difference through energetic service delivery while enjoying flexible weekend hours! Your expertise will help elevate patient outcomes across our community-focused healthcare environment.

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $33