Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you will utilize advanced clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, administering treatments and medications, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and advocating for patients. Your critical thinking and clinical knowledge will help support improved patient outcomes and enhance healthcare delivery.

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Key Responsibilities

Administer oral, injectable, intravenous, and topical medications.

Evaluate complex patient conditions, monitor pain levels, and document treatment responses.

Apply advanced knowledge of vital sign monitoring to identify and record abnormalities in blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.

Perform routine assessments to monitor patient health and ensure overall well-being.

Manage patient access to healthcare and connect individuals with community resources for medication administration, self-care techniques, and disease management.

Conduct medication reviews to identify potential side effects and drug interactions.

Develop and administer mental health assessments to screen for depression and evaluate mood, behavior, and cognitive function.

Accurately document patient medical history—including illnesses, medications, allergies, surgeries, and family history—using electronic health records.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Previous experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room.

Nurses whose experience is primarily in long-term care settings such as nursing homes, home health, LTACs, and skilled nursing facilities

Skills

Healthcare, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medication Administration, Needs Assessment, Patient Assessment, Patient Care

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