Job Description

Job Name: LPN

Job Type: 10 - 12 week contract

Shift information : 6:30P-7A / 7P-7:30A

Pay Rate: $24/hr

Address: Gardendale, AL 35071

Guarantee:36

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to patient care, demonstrate excellent clinical skills, and have experience working in diverse healthcare settings. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality nursing services, supporting patient recovery, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all patients. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills directly impact patient outcomes and well-being.

Duties

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history documentation. Administer medications and injections accurately following physician orders while adhering to safety protocols such as sterile technique and aseptic procedures. Assist with medical procedures such as catheterization, wound suturing, phlebotomy, and specimen collection/processing. Monitor patients' conditions closely, including respiratory status with ventilator management, cardiac monitoring, and pain assessment for acute or chronic conditions. Provide specialized care for patients with complex needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, memory care, or behavioral health challenges. Support emergency situations by participating in airway management, IV infusion setup, and responding to urgent care or trauma cases within Level I or Level II trauma center environments. Maintain accurate medical documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner while complying with HIPAA regulations. Educate patients and their families on health coaching, discharge planning, medication management, and post-acute care instructions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, case managers, physical therapists, and social workers to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans. Ensure infection control standards are strictly followed through proper sterilization techniques and aseptic methods during procedures such as sterile processing or dialysis. Assist in medical imaging procedures like sonography or cardiac catheterization when necessary. Support patients across various settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient units such as ICU or pediatric units like PICU, home & community care environments, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospice care programs.

Skills

Proven experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks. Strong clinical skills in areas such as IV insertion/infusion therapy, medication administration (including injections), tube feeding management, and catheter care. Extensive knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for procedures like suturing or gastric lavage. Critical care experience including ICU or emergency medicine environments; familiarity with Level I/II trauma centers is highly desirable. Experience providing specialized dementia care including Alzheimer's disease management and memory support strategies. Skilled in patient assessment techniques for diverse populations including pediatrics (neonatal ventilator management), adults with acute pain management needs or infectious diseases. Ability to perform diagnostic evaluations such as laboratory testing (phlebotomy), specimen processing, or radiologic procedures like sonography. Knowledge of infection control practices to prevent healthcare-associated infections across all settings. Competence in handling complex cases involving hospice care coordination or post-acute sub-acute rehabilitation services. Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and with patients' families. Ability to work efficiently under pressure in fast-paced environments such as emergency rooms or urgent care clinics while maintaining attention to detail. Join our team to make a meaningful difference in patient lives through expert nursing care delivered with compassion and professionalism! #LPN
Job Type: Contract

Pay: $33.00 - $34.00 per hour

License/Certification:

LPN (Required) BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the road