RN or LVN

Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), where your expertise will directly impact patient care and well-being. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate nursing services across various settings, including acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and community health environments. Your skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and clinical procedures will ensure high-quality care delivery. We seek energetic professionals eager to make a difference through proactive patient engagement and collaborative teamwork. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your nursing career while supporting diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history documentation using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
• Administer medications via injections, IV infusions, catheterizations, and other routes following aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
• Assist with complex procedures like suturing, tube feeding, ventilator management, and wound care in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
• Conduct triage assessments in urgent care or emergency room settings to prioritize patient needs effectively.
• Support specialized care areas such as geriatrics, memory care, hospice & palliative medicine, behavioral health, and pediatric units by providing tailored nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and long-term care coordination for patients with chronic conditions or developmental disabilities.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation including ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for procedures, and detailed nursing notes to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Monitor laboratory specimens collection and processing; interpret diagnostic evaluations; manage laboratory data within laboratory experience parameters.
• Educate patients and families on health coaching topics such as medication management, nutrition, disease prevention, and post-discharge care instructions.
• Ensure infection control practices are rigorously followed to prevent cross-contamination in all clinical environments.
• Demonstrate proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks for documentation and order entry.
• Provide specialized care in areas such as dialysis support, ostomy care, mammography assistance, or esthetic laser treatments as needed.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with healthcare standards including NCQA standards and trauma medicine protocols at Level I or Level II trauma centers.

Requirements

• Valid LVN license in the state of practice with current certification to administer injections and IV therapy.
• Proven experience working in diverse healthcare settings such as hospital medicine, ICU/CCU units, emergency rooms, or outpatient clinics.
• Critical care experience preferred; familiarity with ICU procedures like ventilator management or trauma medicine is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology; ability to perform physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations confidently.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; proficiency in ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, and medical documentation standards.
• Excellent patient assessment skills coupled with the ability to work effectively with people of all ages—including pediatrics (neonatal ventilators), adults in acute pain management scenarios, or elderly patients requiring memory or dementia care.
• Capable of performing aseptic techniques during invasive procedures like catheterization or phlebotomy; skilled in specimen collection/processing and laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of Workers' Compensation law applicable to occupational health cases; experience managing patients within home & community care environments is a plus.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations calmly during urgent care or trauma responses; experience in emergency medicine is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills for teaching patients about their health plans while adhering to HIPAA privacy standards. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care across multiple healthcare disciplines!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person