Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a qualified nurse to provide direct nursing care to surgical and medical-surgical patients under appropriate clinical supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care aligned with clinical standards and strong teamwork.

The position involves coordinating care with other departments, protecting patient rights and confidentiality, and performing assessments, telemetry monitoring, IV/therapeutic care, and wound care as required.

Qualifications

• Competent clinical nursing skills, strong assessment and monitoring abilities, proficiency with IV and wound care procedures, and a commitment to patient rights, confidentiality, and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in accordance with clinical standards.
• Coordinate care with other departments to support safe, effective treatment.
• Protect patient rights and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform patient assessments and ongoing monitoring, including telemetry.
• Provide IV care and manage related therapeutic needs.
• Perform wound care and other required unit procedures.

Skills

Nursing skills and assessment

Job description

Role: Provide direct nursing care to assigned surgical and medical-surgical patients under appropriate clinical supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in accordance with clinical standards.
• Coordinate care with other departments to support safe, effective treatment.
• Protect patient rights and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform patient assessments and ongoing monitoring, including telemetry.
• Provide IV care and manage related therapeutic needs.
• Perform wound care and other required unit procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

Competent clinical nursing skills, strong assessment and monitoring abilities, proficiency with IV and wound care procedures, and a commitment to patient rights, confidentiality, and effective teamwork.