Licensed Practical Nurse

Loyal Source Government Services; Lawrenceville (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform duties ranging from entry level to first line supervision in a correctional health setting in Virginia. Under RN supervision, you will provide fundamental nursing care, administer medications, and maintain patient records to support patient outcomes.

Requirements include at least 1 year of LPN experience, BLS certification, and a current LPN license with IV certification within 90 days preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of LPN experience required, corrections experience preferred.
• AHA or American Red Cross BLS Health Care Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry-level to first-line supervisory nursing care.
• Administer medications and maintain patient records.
• May supervise or direct nursing aides and direct service.
• May take venipuncture specimens.

Skills

Direct patient care

Practical nursing

Pharmacology knowledge

Venipuncture

Education

LPN experience

Corrections experience preferred

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 Rate

Pay Rate: $36/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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 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

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide. With a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare, Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies. Loyal Source is a military friendly employers and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.