Licensed Vocational Nurse - Field Nurse

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*Overview* Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Field Nurse, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in patient care across diverse settings. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive nursing services directly in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, and community-based environments. Your energetic approach and critical thinking skills will ensure high-quality, compassionate care while promoting health and independence for individuals of all ages. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. *Responsibilities* * Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner. * Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and perform catheterizations following sterile techniques and safety protocols. * Provide specialized care for patients with complex needs such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, traumatic injuries from Level I or Level II trauma centers, and acute or chronic pain management. * Assist with wound care, dressing changes, tube feeding, and ventilator management in accordance with physician orders and nursing best practices. * Coordinate discharge planning, case management activities, and collaborate with physicians on diagnostic evaluations and treatment plans. * Educate patients and families on health coaching topics including medication administration, nutrition, infection control, and disease management. * Maintain accurate medical documentation compliant with HIPAA regulations and ensure timely updates of medical records and coding (ICD-9/10). *Qualifications* * Valid state licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). * Proven experience in diverse clinical settings such as hospitals (including ICU or Emergency Room), nursing homes, hospice care, or home & community care environments. * Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques. * Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks is highly preferred. * Skilled in patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, specimen collection/processing, phlebotomy, and injection administration. * Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining excellent communication with healthcare teams. * Critical care experience including ICU or trauma center exposure is advantageous; familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and medical imaging enhances your effectiveness. * Knowledge of infection control practices and aseptic techniques essential for safe patient care delivery. * Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple patient cases efficiently across various environments such as outpatient clinics or inpatient facilities. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding senior care, pediatric support including neonatal ventilator management or Toddler care, and working with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges. Your expertise will help improve lives through compassionate nursing practice—apply today! Pay: $35.00 per hour Work Location: In person