What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Shores Post-Acute and Rehabilitation?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in patient care across diverse settings. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, skilled nursing support, ensuring the comfort and safety of patients while adhering to all regulatory standards. Your energy and dedication will help foster a nurturing environment that promotes health, recovery, and well-being for individuals of all ages, especially those with complex medical needs. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your clinical skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment committed to excellence.
Duties
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history documentation using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Administer medications and injections accurately following physician orders while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies.
- Manage IV infusions, catheter care, tube feeding, and ventilator support for patients requiring specialized care such as ICU or long-term care settings.
- Conduct diagnostic evaluations including specimen collection and processing, phlebotomy, and basic laboratory procedures with attention to infection control standards.
- Provide patient education on medication administration, pain management strategies, dementia care including Alzheimer’s and memory care techniques, and discharge planning.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate case management, triage assessments, and post-acute care planning for diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, and individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications
- Valid state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current certification to practice.
- Proven experience working in medical-surgical units, emergency medicine, ICU or trauma centers such as Level I or Level II trauma facilities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in EMR/EHR systems like Point Click Care.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and medical terminology essential for accurate patient assessment and documentation.
- Experience delivering specialized care including hospice services, infectious disease management, acute pain control, or geriatrics is highly desirable.
- Ability to perform first aid procedures and respond swiftly in urgent situations; CPR certification required.
- Excellent communication skills for caregiver interaction and patient education; experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral health needs is advantageous.
Join us in delivering exceptional nursing care that transforms lives! Your dedication will empower patients on their journey toward better health while advancing your career in a supportive environment committed to professional growth and compassionate service.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person