Lpn

Job Summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN) will provide appropriate nursing care in a long-term care (LTC) setting at a critical access hospital. The role involves carrying out nursing orders, gathering and reporting patient data, and performing therapeutic procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse. The LPN will support patient care in a rural healthcare environment, ensuring quality and safety for residents.

• Provide nursing care as directed by registered nurses and healthcare protocols.
• Gather and report patient data accurately and timely.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders, including medication administration and treatments.
• Perform therapeutic procedures appropriate to the LTC population.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient care plans.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with facility policies.
• Assist with patient assessments and monitor patient conditions.
• Support a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients.

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of Hawaii.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of one year experience in inpatient medical-surgical or long-term care nursing preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a rural healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.

• Experience working in long-term care (LTC) settings.
• Prior experience in emergency or critical care environments.
• Comfort with specialized patient care such as vents, tracheostomies, and PICC lines.
• Two or more years of direct patient care experience.

• Must obtain and maintain an active Hawaii LPN license by the start of the assignment.
• Work is performed in a rural, critical access hospital environment.
• Assignment requires adherence to facility policies and procedures specific to LTC care.

• Variable 13-week assignment.
• 12-hour shifts, typically 6 shifts per 2-week period.
• Shift schedule may include days, evenings, or nights as assigned.