Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN

Jobtailor; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Warwick, RI is recruiting a Licensed Vocational Nurse to follow individualized care plans, administer medications, monitor patient progress, and coordinate with physicians and the care team to support safe, high-quality home healthcare. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, clear communication with families, and proactive steps to prevent hospitalizations.

Experience in hospice or home health is preferred; candidates must hold a state LVN license and have at least one year

Qualifications

• Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse
• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing
• 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow each patient's individualized care plan and physician orders
• Monitor patient progress and report changes or safety concerns to the care team
• Help patients and caregivers learn self-care techniques to support their health
• Work with the RN Case Manager to update care plans as patient needs change
• Administer and document medications according to agency guidelines
• Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and the care team to ensure coordinated care
• Help prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits through proactive patient care
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care that supports positive patient outcomes

Job description

• Follow each patient's individualized care plan and physician orders
• Monitor patient progress and report changes or safety concerns to the care team
• Help patients and caregivers learn self-care techniques to support their health
• Work with the RN Case Manager to update care plans as patient needs change
• Administer and document medications according to agency guidelines
• Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and the care team to ensure coordinated care
• Help prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits through proactive patient care
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care that supports positive patient outcomes

Requirements

• Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse
• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing
• 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient care management, including following individualized care plans, administering medications, and communicating effectively with healthcare teams. Proficient in supporting patient self-care and preventing hospitalizations through proactive care strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Patient Care Management
• Medication Administration
• Clinical Care Experience
• Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Patient Monitoring
• Care Plan Development
• Self-Care Techniques
• Medication Documentation
• Patient Positioning
• Equipment Handling

Soft Skills

• Compassionate Care
• Team Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• State License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Care Setting
• Hospice Care
• Home Health Environment