We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic healthcare team.
Posted Sep 18
Shift and hours
40 hours a week Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Unit and setting
skilled nursing facility · Skilled Nursing
License
LPN license
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
Experience
healthcare experienceProven experience working in healthcare environments.
Experience
managing complex cases involving dementia care, Alzheimer's disease, geriatrics, or behavioral healthExpertise in managing complex cases involving dementia care, Alzheimer's disease, geriatrics, or behavioral health needs.
Also asks
knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and diagnostic evaluation techniquesStrong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
Also asks
ability to perform physical examinations and triage assessments for urgent or emergent situationsAbility to perform physical examinations accurately and conduct triage assessments efficiently for urgent or emergent situations.
Also asks
communication skills for caregiver interaction and client educationExcellent communication skills for caregiver interaction and client education on health coaching or chronic disease management strategies.
geriatric individuals, patients with developmental disabilities, and specialized care such as Alzheimer's
Day to day
perform comprehensive patient assessments and EHR documentationPerform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Day to day
administer medications and injections adhering to HIPAA and confidentiality policiesAdminister medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies.
Day to day
assist with catheterization, IV infusion, tube feeding, wound suturing, and sterile processingAssist with medical procedures including catheterization, IV infusion, tube feeding, wound suturing, and sterile processing techniques.
Day to day
monitor patient conditions, manage acute pain, and provide emergency interventions or first aidMonitor patients’ conditions closely, manage acute pain, and provide emergency interventions or first aid when necessary.
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collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on patient care plans and discharge planningCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans and discharge planning.
Day to day
document patient interactions ensuring compliance with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding standardsDocument all patient interactions thoroughly in medical records, ensuring compliance with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding standards for accurate billing and reporting.
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support infection control and sterile environment during venipuncture or specimen processingSupport infection control practices and maintain a sterile environment during procedures like venipuncture or specimen collection/processing.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic healthcare team. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care across in a skilled nursing facility. Your expertise will help ensure patients receive personalized, efficient, and safe nursing services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, including geriatric individuals, those with developmental disabilities, and patients requiring specialized care such as Alzheimer's. Your proactive approach and clinical skills will contribute significantly to improving patient outcomes and enhancing overall well-being.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Administer medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies.
Assist with medical procedures including catheterization, IV infusion, tube feeding, wound suturing, and sterile processing techniques.
Monitor patients’ conditions closely, manage acute pain, and provide emergency interventions or first aid when necessary.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans and discharge planning.
Document all patient interactions thoroughly in medical records, ensuring compliance with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding standards for accurate billing and reporting.
Support infection control practices and maintain a sterile environment during procedures like venipuncture or specimen collection/processing.
Skills
Proven experience working in healthcare environments.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
Expertise in managing complex cases involving dementia care, Alzheimer's disease, geriatrics, or behavioral health needs.
Ability to perform physical examinations accurately and conduct triage assessments efficiently for urgent or emergent situations.
Excellent communication skills for caregiver interaction and client education on health coaching or chronic disease management strategies. Join our team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients by providing compassionate nursing care rooted in expertise and professionalism!
Pay: $26.00 - $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Neighborhoods+West Gulfport provides established and newer single-family homes with convenient access to Highway 49, Interstate 10, and nearby Long Beach. Bayou View in central Gulfport is one of the city's most established residential pockets, favored for its tree-lined streets and proximity to local bayous. To the north, Orange Grove and North Gulfport feature larger lots and newer residential subdivisions, while Downtown Gulfport and surrounding historic neighborhoods offer walkable streets with architectural character within reach of the water.
West Gulfport provides established and newer single-family homes with convenient access to Highway 49, Interstate 10, and nearby Long Beach. Bayou View in central Gulfport is one of the city's most established residential pockets, favored for its tree-lined streets and proximity to local bayous.
To the north, Orange Grove and North Gulfport feature larger lots and newer residential subdivisions, while Downtown Gulfport and surrounding historic neighborhoods offer walkable streets with architectural character within reach of the water.
Getting around+Gulfport is geographically spread out, making a personal vehicle necessary for getting around. Major travel arteries include Interstate 10 running east-west, Highway 49 connecting the coast to northern suburbs, and Highway 90 tracking the shoreline. These routes provide direct connectivity to Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and regional military hubs, though traffic can bottleneck on Highway 49 during rush hours and peak holiday weekends.
Gulfport is geographically spread out, making a personal vehicle necessary for getting around. Major travel arteries include Interstate 10 running east-west, Highway 49 connecting the coast to northern suburbs, and Highway 90 tracking the shoreline.
These routes provide direct connectivity to Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and regional military hubs, though traffic can bottleneck on Highway 49 during rush hours and peak holiday weekends.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation centers along the white-sand shoreline of the Mississippi Sound and Jones Park, which features coastal views, splash pads, walking paths, and a pedestrian overpass across Highway 90. Boating, kayaking, and coastal angling are popular along Bayou Bernard and through Gulfport Harbor, with ferry access available to offshore barrier islands. Waterfront family entertainment also includes Paradise Pier Fun Park with its coastal observation wheel.
Outdoor recreation centers along the white-sand shoreline of the Mississippi Sound and Jones Park, which features coastal views, splash pads, walking paths, and a pedestrian overpass across Highway 90. Boating, kayaking, and coastal angling are popular along Bayou Bernard and through Gulfport Harbor, with ferry access available to offshore barrier islands. Waterfront family entertainment also includes Paradise Pier Fun Park with its coastal observation wheel.
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 Gulfport
Gulfport offers relocating nurses a working coastal lifestyle defined by salt air, genuine Southern hospitality, and direct access to Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. Life here centers along the Mississippi Sound, stretching from the sandy shoreline and Jones Park to the emerging downtown dining corridor around Fishbone Alley. Healthcare professionals have their choice of living environments, ranging from historic character homes near the beach to the established, tree-lined streets of Bayou View and modern subdivisions in Orange Grove. Commuting is generally fast via Interstate 10, Highway 49, and Highway 90, though having a reliable car is essential in this spread-out port city. While the laid-back pace and year-round waterfront recreation are major perks, newcomers must plan for scorching summer humidity, annual hurricane preparations, and substantial wind and flood insurance variations that differ sharply block by block. For nurses seeking coastal living without big-city pretension, Gulfport provides a grounded, community-focused base.
