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Lakeview Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
RN/ LPN NOC Shift (overnight) FT or PT **$5K incentive available
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$62,666 / year median in Montana
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where your expertise will directly impact patient care and well-being. Whether you're seeking full-time, part-time, or PRN (as-needed) opportunities, this role offers a vibrant environment to apply your skills across diverse clinical settings. You will be responsible for delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care, ensuring patient safety, and supporting recovery and health maintenance. Embrace the chance to work with a dedicated team committed to excellence in healthcare delivery. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed medical histories. Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and other treatments following established protocols and safety standards. Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth to document patient care accurately and efficiently. Manage complex cases involving acute pain management, infectious disease care, dementia and Alzheimer's care, and hospice services. Assist with diagnostic evaluations including specimen collection, processing, and medical imaging procedures. Provide specialized care for individuals with developmental disabilities, memory impairments, or requiring long-term care such as assisted living or nursing home environments. Support airway management, ventilator use, catheterization, sterile techniques, and wound suturing as needed for patient stabilization and recovery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in hospital settings like Level I trauma centers or PICUs to deliver urgent and emergency care. Educate patients and families on health coaching, discharge planning, medication administration, and post-acute care strategies. Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain meticulous medical documentation to uphold privacy standards. Skills Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, or Athenahealth for seamless documentation. Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and medical terminology essential for accurate patient assessment and treatment planning. Experience in critical care environments such as ICU or Level II trauma centers; familiarity with