Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our dynamic team as a Field Nurse. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care directly in patients' homes and community settings, ensuring high-quality, personalized care for individuals with diverse healthcare needs. Your expertise will support patients across various stages of recovery, chronic conditions, and long-term care, promoting health, safety, and independence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve while working in a flexible, mobile environment. Duties Conduct thorough patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and medication reconciliation to inform personalized care plans. Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and other treatments following strict protocols and safety guidelines. Perform specialized procedures such as catheter care, tube feeding management, venipuncture, and sterile dressing changes with precision and compassion. Document all patient interactions accurately using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner, Axxess, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and long-term care regulations. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning, case management, and ongoing treatment strategies for complex cases including dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other memory care needs. Provide education and coaching to patients and their families on medication management, disease processes like infectious diseases or acute pain management, and health promotion strategies. Travel within assigned community areas to deliver consistent patient care in homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, or hospitals with Level I or Level II trauma center experience. Skills Valid LVN license with current state licensure required; additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred. Proven experience in critical care environments such as ICU or emergency room settings; hospital medicine or trauma center experience highly valued. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), and medical documentation standards. Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems like Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks; familiarity with Cerner is a plus. Expertise in managing complex patient needs including IV infusion therapy, ventilator support, infection control practices, and pain management techniques. Ability to work effectively with geriatric populations and individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges such as dementia or behavioral health conditions. Excellent assessment skills combined with critical thinking to triage urgent situations accurately and efficiently. Exceptional communication skills to educate patients/families and collaborate seamlessly with healthcare teams across multiple settings. Join us in delivering compassionate nursing care that transforms lives! We're committed to supporting your professional growth while providing the rewarding experience of making a positive impact in the community through skilled nursing services.

Pay:

$24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person