What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at River Valley Gastroenterology?
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, assisted living communities, hospitals, and home care environments. Your energetic approach and dedication will help foster a supportive atmosphere for patients of all ages, especially seniors and individuals with complex medical needs. We are committed to empowering our nurses with the resources and environment needed to excel and make a meaningful difference every day.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality patient care by performing physical examinations, vital sign assessments, and comprehensive patient evaluations.
- Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and other treatments following established protocols and safety standards.
- Manage catheterizations, tube feedings, wound care, and sterile procedures with precision and attention to detail.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner to document medical records accurately and efficiently.
- Conduct diagnostic evaluations including specimen collection, processing, and basic medical imaging when necessary.
- Assist with emergency response procedures such as first aid, airway management, CPR, and ventilator support in urgent situations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and patient education to ensure continuity of care.
- Support patients with specialized needs including dementia care, Alzheimer's care, hospice services, and trauma-related conditions like Level I or II trauma center protocols.
- Engage in patient assessment activities focusing on physiology knowledge, pain management strategies—including acute pain management—and infection control practices.
- Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and clinical confidentiality policies while managing medical documentation and medical records.
Qualifications
- Valid licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the relevant state or jurisdiction.
- Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments such as hospitals (including ICU or emergency medicine), nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, or home & community care settings.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks; experience with EMR/EHR management is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, and documentation standards.
- Experience working with geriatric patients or individuals with disabilities; familiarity with dementia care and memory support is advantageous.
- Ability to perform venipuncture (phlebotomy), catheter care, sterile techniques including aseptic procedures, and basic life support (BLS).
- Critical care experience such as ICU or emergency room work is desirable; familiarity with trauma protocols enhances your fit for this role.
- Excellent communication skills for effective caregiver communication and client interaction; compassionate approach to patient-centered care.
- Knowledge of long-term care regulations and safety standards applicable across healthcare settings.
Join us in delivering exceptional nursing services that truly make a difference! We value energetic professionals dedicated to advancing patient health through expert clinical skills combined with compassionate care. Your expertise will help shape positive outcomes for individuals across the lifespan—whether in acute hospital settings or long-term community environments—while supporting their dignity and independence every step of the way.
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25