LPN - Day Shift Med/Surg

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team for the Day Shift in our Medical/Surgical unit. This role offers an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive patient care within a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, experience with diverse patient populations, and proficiency in electronic health record systems. The LPN will play a vital role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients across various medical settings, including acute care, geriatrics, and post-operative recovery. Experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth is highly desirable.

Duties

• Perform patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and initial intake evaluations
• Administer medications and injections following physician orders while adhering to HIPAA and infection control protocols
• Assist with invasive procedures such as IV insertions, catheterization, and specimen collection/processing
• Monitor patients' physiological status using physiology knowledge and diagnostic evaluation techniques
• Manage airway care, ventilator support, and tube feeding as needed for critical or post-operative patients
• Document all patient interactions accurately in medical records using EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner
• Provide wound care, suture management, and sterile processing procedures
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, physical therapists, and case managers to coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care
• Support patients with dementia or Alzheimer's care, behavioral health needs, and those requiring memory or hospice care
• Ensure infection control standards are maintained throughout all patient interactions and procedures

Skills

• Proven experience with medical-surgical nursing, ICU, emergency medicine, or trauma center environments (Level I & II Trauma Center experience preferred)
• Proficiency in ICD-9/ICD-10 coding and medical documentation practices
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology
• Skilled in patient assessment techniques including vital signs monitoring and physical examinations
• Experience administering injections, phlebotomy, venipuncture, catheter care, and sterile technique
• Ability to operate advanced medical equipment such as ventilators and cardiac catheters
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation
• Excellent communication skills for working with diverse populations including pediatrics (neonatal ventilator), geriatrics (memory/dementia care), and individuals with disabilities or developmental delays
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety
• Capable of working independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

This position offers an engaging environment for licensed practical nurses committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered care across a variety of clinical settings. The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical expertise combined with compassion and professionalism essential for excellence in nursing practice.

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person