Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. The LPN will provide high-quality nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN), physician, or other authorized healthcare provider.

The ideal candidate is patient-focused, professional, and committed to providing safe, respectful, and compassionate care while maintaining accurate documentation and following established clinical standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with their individualized care plans.
• Monitor and document patients' health status, vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and within the scope of practice.
• Assist with wound care, dressing changes, and other nursing procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens as directed.
• Assist healthcare providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Recognize changes in patients' conditions and promptly report concerns to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Promote patient comfort, safety, dignity, and independence.
• Provide patient and family education within the LPN's scope of practice.

Medication & Treatment Management

• Administer medications safely and accurately according to provider orders and facility policies.
• Monitor patients for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and potential complications.
• Document medication administration and treatments accurately.
• Maintain appropriate medication storage, security, and inventory procedures.
• Follow established infection-control and medication-safety protocols.

Documentation & Care Coordination

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records.
• Document assessments, interventions, medications, treatments, and patient responses in the electronic health record (EHR) or applicable system.
• Communicate patient updates and concerns to RNs, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Assist with referrals, follow-up appointments, and coordination of patient services.

Patient & Family Support

• Establish professional and compassionate relationships with patients and families.
• Answer routine questions and provide appropriate health education.
• Support patients and families in understanding treatment plans and care instructions.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and applicable regulations.
• Advocate for patient needs and communicate concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow applicable federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control standards, and organizational policies.
• Follow emergency and patient-safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment.
• Participate in quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the applicable state.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, as required.
• Previous LPN experience preferred; new graduates may be considered based on position requirements.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, patient care, and clinical procedures.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

Preferred Skills

• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Medication administration
• Wound care
• Vital signs
• Documentation and EHR systems
• Patient education
• Care coordination
• Infection prevention and control
• Clinical communication
• Time management and prioritization
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Teamwork and collaboration

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and assist with patient positioning and mobility.
• Ability to safely assist patients with transfers and activities of daily living.
• Ability to lift or move supplies and equipment as required by the position.
• Ability to respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.

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