Weekend Supervisor RN/LPN

St Johnsbury Center for Living and Rehabilitation; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St Johnsbury Center for Living and Rehabilitation in Vermont is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. The LPN will provide high-quality care to patients across settings, collaborating with RNs and physicians to achieve optimal outcomes.

This role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, education for families, and meticulous documentation. Responsibilities include patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, IV insertion, and medications

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Practical Nurse in the state of practice.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred, especially internal medicine or teaching hospitals.
• Ability to monitor vital signs, perform IV insertion, and patient assessments.
• Familiarity with laboratory protocols and coding practices is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and monitor vital signs to evaluate health status.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including IV insertion.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals in a laboratory setting to support patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on health management and wellness strategies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Support the nursing team in various tasks, ensuring a safe and effective environment for patient care.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

IV insertion

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

LPN license

Job description

St Johnsbury Center for Living and Rehabilitation -

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in various settings, including teaching hospitals and internal medicine departments. The LPN will work closely with registered nurses and physicians to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and monitor vital signs to evaluate health status.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including IV insertion.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals in a laboratory setting to support patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on health management and wellness strategies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Support the nursing team in various tasks, ensuring a safe and effective environment for patient care.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Practical Nurse in the state of practice.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, especially in internal medicine or teaching hospitals.
• Proficiency in performing vital sign assessments, IV insertion, and patient assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of cardiac catheterization procedures is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with laboratory protocols and coding practices is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with patients and team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while providing compassionate care.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to nursing best practices.

Join our team of healthcare professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients!