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Position Overview
Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Emergency Department of a Level 1 Trauma and Stroke center, serving a diverse community across multiple states. Responsible for utilizing the nursing process to deliver patient care under supervision, ensuring patient rights and confidentiality, and coordinating care with other departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Utilize nursing skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including emergency medicine physicians and specialized units.
- Participate in emergency trauma and specialized care programs, including a fellowship for skill development.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Current LPN license in the applicable state and ability to maintain licensure.
- Hospital-based experience required; emergency department experience preferred.
- Basic Life Support certification; additional certifications like LPN-IV may be required.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and turn patients, with the capacity to handle up to 50 pounds.
Benefits & Perks: Sign-on bonus, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance, health/dental/vision coverage, paid parental leave, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off for volunteering.
Join a caring team committed to delivering high-quality emergency care, continuing a legacy of over 130 years of service through compassion, innovation, and excellence.