The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) administers nursing procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, including setting up and administering medications, performing sterile dressings, and monitoring patient health. Duties also involve assisting in rehabilitation programming and maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed an accredited licensed practical nursing program and possess a current, unencumbered license in the state of practice. A minimum of one year of experience within the last three years is required, and some assignments may necessitate an employment physical.
ATC Healthcare is looking for a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse! The LPN/LVN provides skilled nursing services to patients in facilities, including hospitals; long term care and psychiatric hospitals; centers for the developmentally disabled; public health facilities; and veterans’ hospitals. The LPN/LVN is under the direction of a professional registered nurse or medical doctor and provides a variety of related services to maintain a therapeutic environment.
ABOUT US
For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!
We offer the following benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
401k Plan
Flexible Schedules
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Identity theft insurance
Compensation $40/hour
Requirements
Of the lpn/Lvn position:
Completion of an accredited licensed practical nursing program.
Current and unencumbered license in the state of practice.
At least one year of experience in the last three years.
Some states or clients may require an employment physical.
Working conditions
Work sites vary.
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.
Applicant should be able to read medical equipment and documents. Pushing carts and medical equipment may be a component of the job.
Ability to assist with moving patients, transporting patients may be required.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k plan
Flexible schedules
Referral program
Identity theft insurance
Representative Duties and Responsibilities
Complies with ATC Healthcare Services policies and procedures.
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) performs nursing acts, functions or performs tasks under the delegation/supervision of the registered nurse, medical physician or midlevel providers (e.g., PA's, NP's).
Administers nursing procedures to patients in accordance with patients nursing care plans, such as sterile dressing, soaks, compresses, enemas, suppositories, tube feeding, oxygen therapy, range of motion therapy, catheterization, diabetic care, pre- and post-operative care, etc.
Sets up prescribed medications in accordance with patients’ nursing care plans.
Administers medications to patients orally, intra-muscularly or subcutaneously.
Monitors effects of medications, records medications given to patients’ reactions.
Assists in rehabilitation programming and activities for residents, such as:
License Development of social skills
Development of daily living skills
Reality orientation
Recreational skills, etc.
Records treatment given to patients; takes/records and monitors patients’ health.
Transports/accompanies patients to procedures.
If the LPN/LVN is currently IV certified, may perform limited IV tasks as permitted by the LPN/LVN nurse.
Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE
