Licensed Practical Nurse Acute Care

VALIDATION ASSOCIATES LLC; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible PRN/per diem scheduling

Day/evening/night shifts

Gaining acute care experience

Job summary

VALIDATION ASSOCIATES LLC seeks a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide care in an acute care setting. The LPN collaborates with RNs, physicians, and healthcare staff to monitor patients and deliver treatments.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care, vital signs, medication administration within scope, documentation, wound care, and infection-control practices. Must have an active LPN/LVN license and BLS/CPR.

Qualifications

• Current and active LPN/LVN license in the applicable state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Previous acute care/hospital experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Must meet facility credentialing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in an acute care environment.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition.
• Administer medications and treatments within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with assessments, procedures, and patient care activities.
• Report changes in patient condition to the RN or physician.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Assist with wound care, IV-related care, catheter care, and other nursing procedures as permitted.
• Follow infection-control, safety, and patient-care protocols.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, CNAs, therapists, and other team members.
• Educate patients and families within the LPN scope of practice.

Skills

LPN license

BLS/CPR

acute care experience

clinical skills

communication

organization

fast-paced environment

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Acute Care

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality nursing care in an acute care setting. The LPN will work closely with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care, monitor clinical conditions, and ensure safe and effective treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in an acute care environment.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with assessments, procedures, and patient care activities.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN or physician.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records and clinical documentation.
• Assist with wound care, IV-related care, catheter care, and other nursing procedures as permitted by state regulations and facility policy.
• Follow infection-control, safety, and patient-care protocols.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, CNAs, therapists, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide patient and family education within the LPN scope of practice.
• Promote patient comfort, dignity, privacy, and safety.

Requirements

• Current and active LPN/LVN license in the applicable state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Previous acute care/hospital experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Must meet all facility and MSP credentialing requirements.
• Successful completion of required background screening and onboarding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical-surgical, telemetry, emergency, or other acute care environments.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the healthcare team.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Flexible PRN/per diem scheduling
• Day, evening, and night shifts
• Opportunity to gain experience in acute care settings
• Streamlined onboarding
• Dedicated staffing support