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Kunddalini managment
Licensed Practical Nurse
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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.
$58,749 / year median in Ohio
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where your expertise will directly impact patient care and well-being. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, efficient nursing services across various settings, including long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, and home care environments. Your energetic approach and dedication will help create a positive patient experience while ensuring adherence to all healthcare regulations and standards. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your clinical skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment that values your contributions and promotes professional growth. Duties Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and treatments such as tube feedings and catheter care with precision and adherence to safety protocols. Assist with diagnostic evaluations, specimen collection/processing, and medical imaging procedures while maintaining sterile technique and infection control standards. Monitor patients' conditions closely, manage acute pain, airway management, ventilator support, and respond promptly to urgent or emergent situations such as trauma or cardiac events. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and long-term care regulations to optimize patient outcomes across settings like skilled nursing facilities or hospice care. Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA confidentiality policies and ICD coding standards (ICD-9/10) for billing and recordkeeping purposes. Provide education and support to patients and their families on health coaching, medication administration, dementia or Alzheimer's care, and other specialized needs like pediatric or neonatal care. Requirements Valid state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current CPR/BLS certification. Proven experience working with diverse populations including geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities, or those requiring memory or behavioral health support. Demonstrated proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks; familiarity with medical terminology and ICD coding is highly preferred. Critical care experience in settings like ICU or Level I Trauma Centers is advantageous; experience in emergency medicine or urgent care is a plus. Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, infection control practices, and long-term care regulations to ensure safe patient assessments and interventions. Excellent communication skills for caregiver collaboration and client education; ability to work independently while following clinical confidentiality policies. Flexibility to adapt to various clinical environments including hospital medicine, outpatient clinics, home & community care settings or travel nursing assignments. Join us in delivering exceptional patient-centered care that makes a difference every day!