Licensed Practical Nurse

Please apply on our website at www.nowatanursinghome.com

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, assisted living, hospitals, and community health environments. Your energetic approach and dedication will help create a positive healing environment, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care through accurate assessments, medication administration, and supportive interventions. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated nurses eager to make a difference in diverse clinical settings while advancing their professional growth.

• Deliver comprehensive patient care by performing physical examinations, vital sign monitoring, and health assessments.
• Administer medications and injections accurately following established protocols, including IV infusions and catheterizations.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner to document patient information meticulously and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with complex procedures like wound care, tube feeding, sterile processing, and respiratory support including ventilator management.
• Conduct triage assessments to prioritize patient needs in urgent or emergency situations, including emergency room or urgent care environments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and post-acute care strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support patients with specialized needs such as dementia care, Alzheimer's care, memory care, or working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Valid state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current certification.
• Proven experience in diverse clinical settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, hospice, or home & community care.
• Demonstrated proficiency in medical documentation, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Point Click Care.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and medical terminology essential for accurate patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Experience with specialized procedures such as phlebotomy, suturing, catheterization, and sterile techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication skills to educate patients on health coaching topics such as nutrition or medication management while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care! Your energy and expertise will help transform lives through compassionate nursing practice in a variety of rewarding healthcare settings.

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person