Licensed Practical Nurse Full Time Nights

About the Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care for patients experiencing common, well-defined health problems. The LPN functions as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, utilizing the nursing process in the implementation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role involves making safe, appropriate, and independent decisions within the scope of LPN nursing practice while adhering to Joint Commission, Federal, and State regulations, as well as Oceans' mission, policies, and performance improvement standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to assigned patients by collecting data, identifying deviations from normal, and assisting with reassessments under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Accurately document findings in patient records, identify expected outcomes, and communicate assessment results with the healthcare team.
• Implement nursing care interventions from individualized multidisciplinary treatment plans, collaborating with other providers and performing procedures/treatments as prescribed.
• Conduct bedside laboratory tests, wound care, and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting patient coping and adaptation to illness or stressors.
• Provide supportive, age-appropriate, and culturally acceptable communication and interventions, documenting special needs.
• Administer medications safely per facility policies and physician orders, ensuring patient assessments before and after administration.
• Communicate and document medication doses accurately, providing patient education on administered medications.
• Follow up on patient care responsibilities, communicate incomplete assignments, and ensure continuity of care across disciplines.
• Transcribe orders accurately and perform chart audits according to facility guidelines.
• Utilize nursing knowledge to meet facility, patient, and staff needs, enhancing evidence-based practice.
• Serve as a preceptor to new staff, providing guidance, education, and leadership.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) in the state of employment (valid Compact licenses acceptable).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to work in high-stress environments and assess potential for patient escalation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to achieve positive results with internal and external customers.
• Highly organized with sensitivity to culturally diverse and special needs populations (e.g., chronically mentally ill, geriatric, chemically dependent).
• Understanding of normal physical and emotional development.
• Critical thinking abilities for continuous improvement of patient care.
• Self-confidence and conceptual thinking to lead and direct others.
• Must complete CPR certification and an Oceans-approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Work Environment

• Subject to frequent interruptions and occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• High-paced and potentially stressful environment; requires mental and physical coping abilities.
• May encounter disagreeable odors, sights, or unpredictable patient behavior.
• Spends approximately 90% or more of time indoors, with protection from weather but not necessarily temperature changes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options), eligible on the first of the month after 30 days.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Daily pay option.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Competitive market compensation.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).