LPN – Medical/Surgical Swing Bed Unit | Full-Time & PRN

The Staff Pad; Blue Ridge (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

PTO, Leave of Absence

Maternity/Disability Leave

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The Staff Pad partners with a reputable healthcare organization in Blue Ridge, GA to hire experienced Licensed Practical Nurses for the Swing Bed Unit within the Medical/Surgical Department.

As an LPN, you will provide high-quality patient care across settings including long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home care environments, focusing on assessments, medication administration, and care coordination with the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• LPN experience in hospital, long-term care, hospice, outpatient, or post-acute settings.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, ICD coding and documentation standards.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, phlebotomy, catheter care, first aid, and CPR.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or Athenahealth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health histories.
• Administer medications and injections according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Assist with IV infusion, catheterization, tube feeding, and sterile dressing changes using aseptic techniques.
• Monitor patient conditions and triage urgent issues requiring intervention.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and observations in EHR systems.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, caregivers and other professionals to support care plans.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and long-term care standards.

Skills

Venipuncture

Phlebotomy

Catheter care

First aid

CPR

EMR/EHR

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program

Tools

Cerner

Athenahealth

Job description

The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputed healthcare organization in Blue Ridge; GA and we are looking to hire experienced and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses to provide quality patient care for their Swing Bed Unit within the Medical/ Surgical Department.

In this role you will support patients through continued medical care, recovery, rehabilitation and transitions of care. In this essential role, you will provide high-quality patient care across various settings, including long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, and home care environments.

You will play a key role in promoting patient comfort, safety, and well-being through patient assessments, medication administration, monitoring, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.

Shift Options: Full-Time | Days & Nights | PRN

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health histories
  
• Administer medications and injections according to physician orders and established protocols
  
• Assist with IV infusion, catheterization, tube feeding, and sterile dressing changes while using proper aseptic techniques
  
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly identify signs of acute pain or deterioration that require urgent intervention or triage
  
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interactions, treatments, and observations in EHR systems
  
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to support individualized care plans
  
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and long-term care standards while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies
  

What We Are Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
  
• LPN experience in hospital (ICU, Trauma centers), nursing homes, hospice, outpatient, or post-acute settings
  
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) documentation standards
  
• Proficiency in venipuncture, phlebotomy, catheter care, first aid, and CPR
  
• Knowledge of infection control, safety practices, and sterile techniques
  
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or Athenahealth for accurate patient record management
  
• Experience in specialized areas such as
  
• Pediatric or neonatal ventilator management, respiratory therapy, or surgical assistance
  
• Ability to care for patients with complex medical needs including
  
• Dementia, Alzheimer’s and memory care, Infectious conditions, Pain management, and Post-acute care
  
• Strong communication and patient education skills including
  
• Experience supporting patients with disabilities or developmental delays
  

What You Can Expect

Exceptional patient care starts with a team that feels valued, supported, and empowered - backed by comprehensive compensation and benefits every step of the way

• Retirement Plans
  
• PTO, Leave of Absence
  
• Maternity/Disability Leave
  
• Flexible Spending Account
  

Benefits apply only to Full-Time Status positions.

If you’re a compassionate healthcare professional committed to exceptional patient-centered care, we invite you to join our collaborative Medical/Surgical Swing Bed team and make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and well-being.

Location/Region: Blue Ridge, Georgia