Licensed Practical Nurse

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health histories using medical terminology and physiology knowledge.
• Administer medications and injections safely, including IV infusions and catheterizations, following aseptic techniques.
• Manage airway care, ventilator support, and tube feeding for patients in acute or long-term care settings.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations such as blood draws (venipuncture), specimen collection/processing, and laboratory testing.
• Assist with complex procedures like cardiac catheterization, spinal taps, suturing, and dermal fillers where applicable.
• Provide wound care, catheter care, and sterile processing to prevent infections and promote healing.
• Document all patient interactions thoroughly within EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner or Athenahealth while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in settings like ICU, PICU, trauma centers (Level I & II), emergency rooms, or post-acute care environments.
• Educate patients and families on health coaching, discharge planning, medication management, nutrition, and disease prevention strategies.
• Ensure infection control protocols are followed diligently across all patient care activities.

*Experience* Candidates should possess relevant experience in various healthcare environments such as:

• Critical care units (ICU/PICU), emergency medicine (ER/urgent care), or hospital medicine.
• Long-term care facilities including nursing homes and assisted living communities.
• Specialized areas like hospice care, infectious disease management, geriatrics/dementia/Alzheimer’s/dementia care or behavioral health settings.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Meditech is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in medical documentation including ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding for procedures like suturing or dermal fillers is preferred.
• Knowledge of advanced procedures such as IV insertion/infusion therapy, dialysis support, spinal taps, or ventilator management is advantageous. This Licensed Practical Nurse position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care delivery while working within a supportive team environment that values professional growth and excellence in healthcare practice.

• Job Type: Part-time
• Pay: $40.00 per hour
• Work Location: In person