Licensed Practical Nurse

Loyal Source Government Services; Burkeville (VA); On-site; USD 49,097 - 69,926; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source Government Services is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to perform duties ranging from entry level to first line supervision in a corrective care setting. You will provide essential patient care under supervision, administer medications, and maintain records while contributing to patient comfort and outcomes.

Required is at least 1 year of LPN experience and a current BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Qualifications

• 1 year of LPN experience required.
• A current BLS Health Care Provider certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and document administration.
• Maintain accurate patient records and charts.
• Assist in treatment and direct patient care activities.
• May supervise or direct nursing aides.
• May collect venipuncture specimens.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing procedures

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

LPN License

IV Certification within 90 days

Job description

Licensed practical nurses performing duties ranging from entry level to first line supervision. Employees provide a variety of patient care activities such as administering medications, maintaining patient records, and assisting in the treatment and direct care of patients. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides fundamental physical and psychological nursing care to patients as part of the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the facilities mission, Virginia Department of Corrections Standards, physician, and patient expectations.

Pay: $43.20/hr

The Value You’ll Bring To The Team

• The scope of services involves assisting in direct patient care.
• Applies knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing and pharmacology acquired through formal education and training.
• Work impacts the quality of practical nursing care and patient comfort.
• Successful application of skills results in positive patient outcomes.
• Receives guidance, direction and supervision from an R.N., nursing supervisor, manager, medical professional, or administrator.
• May take venipuncture specimens. Work requires some discretion and judgment and is clearly defined by the licensure regulations.
• May supervise or provide work direction to nursing aides or direct service.

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior LPN experience required, corrections experience preferred.
• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required.

Licensure, Certification or Registration Preferred

• Current LPN License
• IV Certification within 90 days of employment

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you have a disability or medical condition and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this step of the hiring process, you may request an alternative method or accommodation at any time by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail].