Practical Nurse

Proforma Health; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care within an integrated healthcare system. This role focuses on direct bedside care, medication administration, and collaboration with physicians and registered nurses.

You will document care in the EHR, educate patients and families on care plans, and assist with discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Active LPN licensure.
• Strong clinical and patient-care skills with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to administer medications safely and monitor patient condition.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct bedside care and support the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and assist with treatment and procedures.
• Monitor and record vital signs and report patient status changes.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Educate patients and families on care plans and health needs.
• Support physicians and registered nurses in delivering care.
• Assist with discharge coordination and transition planning.

Skills

LPN licensure

Clinical/patient-care

Medication administration

EHR documentation

Communication with patients/families

Team collaboration

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Role Summary: Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within an integrated healthcare system.

Key Duties

• Deliver direct bedside care and support the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and assist with treatment and procedures.
• Monitor and record vital signs and report patient status changes.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Educate patients and families on care plans and health needs.
• Support physicians and registered nurses in delivering care.
• Assist with discharge coordination and transition planning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active LPN licensure.
• Strong clinical and patient-care skills with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to administer medications safely and monitor patient condition.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.