Job Details
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse – Medical Surgical (LPN – Med/Surg) to provide high-quality nursing care for adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician. The LPN will administer medications and treatments, monitor patient conditions, assist with daily patient care, and collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients in accordance with physician orders, nursing care plans, and facility policies
- Assess patients, obtain vital signs, monitor patient conditions, and promptly report changes to the supervising Registered Nurse or healthcare provider
- Administer prescribed medications, injections, IV therapy (where permitted), and treatments within the scope of practice
- Perform wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, specimen collection, and other clinical procedures
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and comfort measures
- Prepare patients for diagnostic tests, treatments, and procedures
- Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatments, disease management, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and responses in Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Collaborate with Registered Nurses, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
- Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and continuity of care
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies
- Promote a compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care environment while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality
Required Qualifications:
- Active, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in the state of practice
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
- Current BLS/CPR certification required
- Minimum 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical LPN experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of medical-surgical nursing practices, medication administration, patient assessment, and clinical care
- Excellent communication, organizational, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care
Pay Rate
$38.94 - $43.82/hour
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