We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team.
Posted Oct 12
Unit and setting
Skilled Nursing Support patients with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's care, memory care, and geriatrics.Developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's care, memory care, and geriatrics
License
LPN licenseValid LPN license in the state of practice
Term
Per Diem Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diemPart-time, PRN, Per diem
Do you qualify?
License
Valid LPN license in the state of practiceValid LPN license in the state of practice.
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationBasic Life Support (BLS) certification required
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Familiarity with EMR systems such as PointClick CareFamiliarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems such PointClick Care.
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Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and patient assessment techniquesStrong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and patient assessment techniques.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detailAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
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Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionalsExcellent communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Preferred
Certification
Additional certifications in specialized areas such as pediatrics or geriatricsadditional certifications related to specialized areas (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics) are advantageous.
Experience
Acute care, long-term care, or home health experienceExperience in acute care, long-term care, or home health settings preferred.
Experience
Critical care experience or Level I or Level II trauma center experienceCritical care experience or experience in a Level I or Level II trauma center is desirable.
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Knowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10 codingKnowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding is beneficial.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physiciansAdminister medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Day to day
Conduct patient assessments and monitor vital signsConduct patient assessments and monitor vital signs.
Day to day
Assist with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and feedingAssist with daily living activities for patients, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Day to day
Provide wound care and manage catheterization as neededProvide wound care and manage catheterization as needed.
Day to day
Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plansCollaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Day to day
Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulationsMaintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Day to day
Educate patients and families on health management and disease preventionEducate patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
Day to day
Participate in discharge planning and case management for ongoing patient needsParticipate in discharge planning and case management for ongoing patient needs.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. As an LPN, you will work under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians to deliver essential medical services while ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients.
Duties
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Conduct patient assessments and monitor vital signs.
Assist with daily living activities for patients, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Provide wound care and manage catheterization as needed.
Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Educate patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
Support patients with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's care, memory care, and geriatrics.
Participate in discharge planning and case management for ongoing patient needs.
Requirements
Valid LPN license in the state of practice.
Experience in acute care, long-term care, or home health settings preferred.
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems such PointClick Care.
Knowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding is beneficial.
Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and patient assessment techniques.
Critical care experience or experience in a Level I or Level II trauma center is desirable.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; additional certifications related to specialized areas (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics) are advantageous. Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing exceptional patient care. Your expertise as a Licensed Practical Nurse will make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve.
Neighborhoods+Young professionals often land in Downtown Modesto, a walkable revival (walk score 82) of restored theaters, galleries, and mixed-income housing in the roughly $320k–$480k range, or along the McHenry Avenue Corridor ($340k–$520k, walk 71), a suburban strip of newer retail, restaurants, and services. Established residential pockets include the Orangeburg Area’s tree-lined streets and mixed single-family homes ($330k–$450k), historic bungalows around Graceada Park, Village One’s newer amenities, Sherwood Forest’s quieter streets, plus named areas such as Northwest, Northeast, North, Southeast, and Southwest Modesto, Country Ranch, Sonoma Plaza, Westwood Manor, Sherwood Manor South, and La Loma. Locals on Reddit frequently tell newcomers they would rather live in nearby Turlock, Manteca, or Ripon as the nicer towns around Modesto.
Young professionals often land in Downtown Modesto, a walkable revival (walk score 82) of restored theaters, galleries, and mixed-income housing in the roughly $320k–$480k range, or along the McHenry Avenue Corridor ($340k–$520k, walk 71), a suburban strip of newer retail, restaurants, and services. Established residential pockets include the Orangeburg Area’s tree-lined streets and mixed single-family homes ($330k–$450k), historic bungalows around Graceada Park, Village One’s newer amenities, Sherwood Forest’s quieter streets, plus named areas such as Northwest, Northeast, North, Southeast, and Southwest Modesto, Country Ranch, Sonoma Plaza, Westwood Manor, Sherwood Manor South, and La Loma.
Locals on Reddit frequently tell newcomers they would rather live in nearby Turlock, Manteca, or Ripon as the nicer towns around Modesto.
Getting around+Typical in-city commutes run about 20.65 minutes, but a transit score of 38 means a car is essential for most errands and hospital shifts; Modesto Area Express buses exist, yet coverage is thin versus larger metros. Drivers use CA-99, CA-132, and CA-108; the Modesto BART Commuter Train reaches Turlock, Patterson, and Dublin, Amtrak stops at the Modesto Train Station toward Sacramento and other cities, and Greyhound serves Tracy and Merced. Major healthcare employers named in local guides include Doctors Medical Center and Sutter Health. The Bay Area is 90-plus minutes west and the Sierra Nevada foothills 60-plus minutes east, so weekend trips are planned drives, not casual hops. Sources do not describe hospital parking.
Typical in-city commutes run about 20.65 minutes, but a transit score of 38 means a car is essential for most errands and hospital shifts; Modesto Area Express buses exist, yet coverage is thin versus larger metros. Drivers use CA-99, CA-132, and CA-108; the Modesto BART Commuter Train reaches Turlock, Patterson, and Dublin, Amtrak stops at the Modesto Train Station toward Sacramento and other cities, and Greyhound serves Tracy and Merced.
Major healthcare employers named in local guides include Doctors Medical Center and Sutter Health. The Bay Area is 90-plus minutes west and the Sierra Nevada foothills 60-plus minutes east, so weekend trips are planned drives, not casual hops.
Outdoors+The city lists 70-plus parks, including historic Graceada Park (designed by Golden Gate Park’s John McLaren), Dry Creek Regional Park, Roosevelt Park, and John Muir Park. A short drive to Knights Ferry adds river hiking, picnics, and Rivers Edge restaurant overlooking the water. Modesto markets itself as halfway to Yosemite and as a farm-stand town: Ott Farms, Rodin Farms, and Dutch Hollow Farms sell produce year-round. July through September heat regularly over 95°F pushes outdoor life to early mornings or indoors unless you have strong air conditioning.
The city lists 70-plus parks, including historic Graceada Park (designed by Golden Gate Park’s John McLaren), Dry Creek Regional Park, Roosevelt Park, and John Muir Park. A short drive to Knights Ferry adds river hiking, picnics, and Rivers Edge restaurant overlooking the water.
Modesto markets itself as halfway to Yosemite and as a farm-stand town: Ott Farms, Rodin Farms, and Dutch Hollow Farms sell produce year-round. July through September heat regularly over 95°F pushes outdoor life to early mornings or indoors unless you have strong air conditioning.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Modesto
Modesto is a Central Valley farm town of about 218,000 that still feels like George Lucas’s American Graffiti hometown—cruise nights on 10th and 11th, Gallo’s winery, and almond orchards—while offering California homeownership at medians roughly $380k–$460k and one-bedrooms around $1,470–$1,500. Nurses will find healthcare employers such as Doctors Medical Center and Sutter Health, typical drives near 21 minutes, and a car-mandatory layout (transit score 38) on Highways 99, 132, and 108. Downtown’s revival—Camp 4, the Gallo Center, Art Walk, food-truck pavilion—and neighborhoods from walkable Downtown and McHenry Corridor to Graceada bungalows and Village One give young professionals real choices; locals still often recommend Turlock, Manteca, or Ripon as quieter. Tradeoffs are blunt: summers over 95°F, air quality, and crime above national averages (safety grade C) mean you pick streets carefully and budget for AC. Seventy-plus parks, Knights Ferry on the river, and a location marketed as halfway to Yosemite round out weekends. It is not coastal California; it is affordable, agricultural, and car-first.
