Vent Unit LPN

Vent Unit LPN need for Days and Nights

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Vent Unit Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide specialized nursing care to patients requiring ventilator support and respiratory management. Your expertise will help ensure optimal patient outcomes through attentive monitoring, medication administration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with complex respiratory needs, including those with developmental disabilities, dementia, or recovering from critical illnesses. Your energetic approach and commitment to excellence will drive our mission to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.

Duties

• Monitor patients on ventilators, ensuring proper functioning and comfort while managing airway and breathing support
• Administer medications, including IV infusions and injections, following strict protocols and safety standards
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, respiratory status, and physical examinations
• Assist with medical procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding, and sterile dressing changes using aseptic techniques
• Document all patient interactions accurately in electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems) while maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Educate patients and their families about ventilator management, medication use, infection control practices, and overall health maintenance

Experience

Candidates should possess prior experience working in critical care environments such as ICU or Level I Trauma Centers, demonstrating proficiency in airway management and acute pain control. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in long-term care settings like skilled nursing facilities or assisted living communities is highly valued. Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as PCC is preferred. Candidates must have a strong foundation in medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, and clinical confidentiality policies. Additional desirable skills include proficiency in ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), infection control practices, respiratory therapy support including ventilator management, and experience with geriatric or memory care populations. Certification in basic life support (BLS), CPR, phlebotomy, injection administration, and sterile processing enhances your candidacy. A proactive attitude towards patient care combined with excellent caregiver communication skills will ensure success in this fast-paced environment.

Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering outstanding respiratory and long-term care for diverse patient populations!

Priority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $29