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Licensed Practical Nurse $36/hr to $37/hr URGENT HIRING
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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.
$69,840 / year median in Vermont
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in patient care. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, high-quality nursing services across various clinical settings, ensuring safety, comfort, and well-being for diverse patient populations. Your energetic approach and dedication will help foster a positive environment focused on exceptional care delivery. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your broad skill set in medical documentation, patient assessment, and specialized nursing procedures to support our mission of improving lives through dedicated healthcare. Duties Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history documentation using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner. Administer medications and injections accurately, including IV infusions and catheter care, following strict protocols to ensure patient safety. Assist with complex procedures such as tube feeding, wound suturing, and sterile processing while maintaining aseptic techniques. Support acute and chronic care management by monitoring patients with conditions like Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or infectious diseases in settings such as long-term care facilities or hospitals. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and triage to optimize patient outcomes across outpatient clinics or inpatient units. Conduct diagnostic evaluations including specimen collection/processing and medical imaging support as needed. Maintain meticulous medical records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and long-term care standards. Skills Proven experience working with electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Epic, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks. Strong background in critical care environments including ICU, emergency room, or Level I trauma center experience. Skilled in advanced nursing procedures like IV insertion, phlebotomy, catheterization, and ventilator management. Knowledge of