Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
Seeking a nursing career with variety, challenge and growth? As an LPN for Interim HealthCare® Staffing, you can have it. Unique to other nursing roles, you’ll have your pick of assignments and facilities that present new experiences, increase your skills and spark growth in your career. Since 1966, Interim HealthCare Staffing has been a top employer of nurses looking for a better way to work. We are currently hiring LPNs with a passion for providing exceptional patient care and a desire to build their skills through opportunities that keep work exciting. If you’re ready to expand the boundaries of your nursing career, you are made for this! Our Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits: - $28-$32/hr paid weekly. - Flexible scheduling, variety of assignments and work-life balance - Per diem, block schedule, contract, temp-to-hire and direct-hire positions - Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs - Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University As a Licensed Practical Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do: - Care for patients with a variety of illnesses, injuries and diseases in facilities such as medical offices, assisted living facilities, hospitals and schools—under the supervision of an RN - Work with a team of physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to deliver excellent patient care - Take patient vitals, do assessments, document progress and report changes to RN supervisor - Assist RN in carrying out physician’s orders, patient care and prescribed treatments - Administer medication, operate medical equipment and maintain a safe environment A few must-haves for Licensed Practical Nurses: - Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license in PA. - Minimum of 1 year of LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare, or completion of office’s preceptor program - CPR certification - Knowledge of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations - Demonstrated clinical proficiency, critical thinking skills, good communicator and compassionate Why Work for Interim HealthCare Staffing? Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare Staffing is the nation’s first healthcare staffing company and a leading employer of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of LPNs who have discovered the balance and fulfillment that healthcare staffing brings. Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.