Ambulatory Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Williamsburg Clinic - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Williamsburg operates a multispecialty clinic serving adolescents to geriatrics, with pediatric providers in family medicine, orthopedics and plastic surgery. The LPN role integrates clinical skills with a team-driven approach in a busy setting that includes diagnostics and imaging on-site.

The role emphasizes administering medications safely, following physician orders, and delivering age-appropriate care under an integrated plan.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in Virginia or eligible.
• Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing.
• Experience as an LPN in acute care preferred.
• AHA BLS certification or equivalent.
• Follows physician orders and care guidelines with multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, age-specific nursing care per the plan.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor for interactions.
• Collaborate with the health care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide guidance and education within the unit and assume leadership as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

LPN licensure in Virginia

Graduate from PN program (Board of Nursing approved)

Job description

Come work in the heart of the Historic Triangle! Our Williamsburg Clinic is a Multispecialty Clinic that is home to 14 different specialties including Hepatology, Thoracic Surgery, Breast Surgery Oncology, Cardiology and more. While we primarily serve adolescent to geriatric patients, we also have pediatric providers in Family Medicine, Orthopedics and Plastic Surgery. In addition to our variety of specialties we also perform a range of diagnostic testing & imaging services onsite. Our clinical team of RNs, LPNs, Athletic Trainers, CMAs and a Sonographer works together and with our providers to enhance patient outcomes and experiences for optimal clinic operations. We are also fortunate to have a unique partnership with the William & Mary campus providing services to their staff and students, especially in Athletics! Our clinic hours are Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm and we offer flexible scheduling. We are excited to add a motivated individual to our team who is eager to develop their knowledge and skillset working with a diverse patient population in a fast-paced environment. The LPN job commences to integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This role also provides direction, education, and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This role delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This role safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

Licensure, certification or registration varies depending on the incumbent's employment background and transitional assignment; LPN licensure in Virginia or eligible

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

Current LPN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:

Varies based on transitional duty assignment.

Experience PREFERRED:

Experience as a LPN in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/training REQUIRED:

Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing Education/training

Education/training PREFERRED:

N/A

Independent action(s) required:

Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines such as treatments and organizes work to carry out assignment.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

N/A

Additional position requirements:

Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on transitional duty assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range

$24.00 - $37.50 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Who We Are

Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That's never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That's. Exactly. Right. We'll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it's an approach that works - whether it's a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all:

• One college and four health sciences schools
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• The region's only full-service children's hospital
• More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties
• With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field

Our medical teams are top notch. And we're not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what's possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.