About This Position
<Overview>
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Charge Nurse, where your expertise will lead and coordinate patient care in a fast-paced, compassionate environment. As a vital member of our clinical staff, you will oversee daily nursing operations, ensure high-quality patient care, and support staff development. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your critical care experience, medical office skills, and passion for senior and specialized care to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative atmosphere that values your leadership, clinical knowledge, and commitment to excellence.
<Responsibilities>
Lead nursing teams by coordinating patient assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
Supervise daily operations within the unit or department, maintaining compliance with healthcare standards such as HIPAA and NCQA standards.
Oversee patient care activities including vital signs monitoring, medication administration (including injections and IV infusions), catheter care, and wound management.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate discharge planning, case management, and post-acute care transitions.
Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for accurate documentation of medical records, medical terminology entries, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), and medical documentation.
Provide mentorship and training to nursing staff on topics such as sterile techniques, airway management, infection control, and advanced procedures like spinal taps or gastrostomy tube feeding.
Ensure safety protocols are followed during emergency situations such as acute pain episodes or trauma responses in Level I or Level II trauma center environments.
<Qualifications>
Valid licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current state certification.
Proven experience in critical care settings such as ICU, emergency room, or hospital medicine; experience in long-term care or assisted living is highly valued.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and diagnostic evaluation procedures.
Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner; familiarity with medical imaging reports and lab specimen processing is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to perform patient assessments including vital signs collection, physical examinations, venipuncture (phlebotomy), and tube feeding management.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to triage effectively and work with individuals with disabilities or those requiring dementia or Alzheimer's care.
Additional qualifications include IV insertion expertise, sterile processing knowledge, hospice or palliative care experience, and familiarity with infectious disease protocols. Join us in delivering compassionate patient-centered care while advancing your career in a vibrant healthcare environment!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Experience
Experience working with individuals requiring tube feeding, Basic airway management, Medical equipment sterilization, Experience working with individuals with disabilities, Tube feeding, Monitoring and managing IVs, Initial patient assessment, Clinical assessment documentation, LPN, Managing patient records, Medical terminology, Critical illness management
Benefits
Relocation assistance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Flexible schedule, Life insurance
