LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
*Job Overview*
1st shift 0600-1400 - but MUST be flexible to work 2nd shift 13:30-21:30pm and available to work any day to including weekend/holidays.
Must be flexible as schedule/shift/days can change depending on facilities needs
Candidate must be available to start and have no upcoming scheduling issues coming up (vacations, appointments, school, etc) - be on time to work each day and on the floor at the time their schedule starts - example - if shift starts at 7am - they must be on the floor at 7am ready to work (not coming thru security at 7am).
*Responsibilities*
* Perform comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
* Administer medications, injections—including IV infusions—and treatments following physician orders while ensuring adherence to HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies.
* Assist with complex procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding, wound suturing, and sterile processing techniques.
* Monitor patients’ conditions closely, manage acute pain, and provide triage assessments to prioritize urgent needs in emergency or urgent care environments.
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with diverse needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, developmental disabilities, or post-acute recovery.
* Support discharge planning and case management efforts by educating patients and families on medication administration, mobility aids like Hoyer lifts, and home & community care strategies.
* Maintain accurate medical documentation including ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), medical records management, and detailed clinical notes to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
*Skills*
* Proven experience working with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR systems) such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks.
* Strong background in critical care environments including ICU, emergency room (ER), trauma centers (Level I & II), or hospital medicine settings.
* Expertise in specialized areas such as geriatrics, memory care (including Alzheimer’s and dementia care), hospice care, infectious disease management, and pain management.
* Proficiency in performing procedures like venipuncture (phlebotomy), IV insertion/infusion therapy, sterile technique, airway management including ventilator support, and specimen collection/processing.
* Knowledge of long-term care regulations and experience working with geriatric patients or individuals with disabilities across assisted living facilities or skilled nursing facilities.
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages—including children—and their families while demonstrating compassionate caregiver communication skills.
* Familiarity with medical terminology related to internal medicine, pediatrics, neonatal ventilators, spinal taps, gastric lavage, and other specialized treatments.
Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care through energy-driven service excellence!
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Pay: $34.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
Work Location: In person