Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Viemed Healthcare Staffing
Location: Kittery
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Ready to make your next career move? VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care and unparalleled service delivery. We are committed to quality, reliability, and integrity for both our candidates and clients. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. We take care of you, so you can take care of others.VHS is looking for a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).City: OceansideState: CAStart Date: 2025-06-02End Date: 2027-11-30Duration: 1 year contract with option to renew an additional 12 monthsShift: 8 Hours Day shifts.Skills: NursingW2 Pay Rate: $34.32 blended rate ($33.00/hr plus $1.32/hr of 11 Paid Federal Holidays) - will also receive $4.93/hr worth of Health and Wellness BenefitsCertification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.At VieMed, Live Your Life isn't just a company tagline. It's a passionate commitment to improving the lives of every patient and employee.Benefits Include:Competitive Pay PackagesWeekly Pay Schedule via Direct DepositComprehensive Medical BenefitsDental and Vision Supplemental Benefits401(k) with matchRobust Referral Bonus Program24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHSPaid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local lawsLicensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicableRequirements: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) must have and meet the following:Degree: Certificate.Education: Be a graduate from a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or be a graduate from an accredited program accepted by the applicable State Board of Nursing or a training program accepted by the MTF.Experience: One year of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation.Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse.Job Summary:Initiate, perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.Complete assigned patient care based on the patient's conditions, use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognize, report, and record relevant patient information.Observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education.Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek the assistance of the RN and MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure.Orient peers and ancillary personnel to unit policies and procedures, skills, and standards of practice.Integrate healthy work environment principles that result in improved patient healthcare delivery, education of patients and their families, and employee satisfaction.**VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply** #LiveYourLife #VHSGOVby Jobble

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