Licensed practical nurse

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality patient care across various settings, including long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, and home health environments. Your expertise will ensure patients receive personalized, efficient, and respectful care while supporting their health and well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse patient populations through active engagement and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and other treatments following established protocols and safety guidelines.
• Monitor patients’ conditions closely, managing acute pain and providing specialized care for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other memory impairments.
• Assist with complex procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding, sterile dressing changes, and ventilator management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans, discharge planning, and case management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain strict confidentiality of all medical records and patient information.
• Educate patients and their families on health management, medication use, and post-discharge care to promote recovery and independence.

Requirements

• Valid state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or equivalent credential.
• Proven experience working in diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals (including ICU or trauma centers), nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, or home care environments.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), and clinical procedures such as venipuncture and first aid.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems like Cerner, Epic, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform patient assessments accurately and manage complex cases involving acute pain or infectious disease care.
• Excellent communication skills for caregiver interaction and client education; experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental delays is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments such as emergency rooms or Level I/II trauma centers; ICU experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations and geriatrics-focused practices; experience in hospice or memory care settings is desirable.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, sterile technique, catheter care, and other relevant clinical skills required.

Join us to deliver compassionate nursing care that transforms lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while fostering a vibrant team dedicated to excellence in patient-centered healthcare.

Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person