Licensed Practical Nurse- Full Time - Nights - Med Surg

Valley Health; Luray (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Valley Health in Virginia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care within the MEDICAL/SURGICAL department. The role requires following a care plan, documenting care, and teaching patients and families in collaboration with the RN.

Applicants must hold an LPN license in Virginia (or be eligible) and maintain a current BLS certification. The position emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• LPN license in Virginia or eligible for licensure.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Demonstrates professional bedside manner and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Follow plan of care assigned by the RN and document care provided.
• Assess and identify problems, implement actions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Provide patient teaching based on diagnosis and plan.
• Consult with RN if patient/family lacks understanding.
• Maintain timely documentation meeting policy and regulatory standards.
• Support a safe and healthy work environment and adhere to NPSG.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Patient teaching

Education

LPN Nursing License

BLS Certification

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.DepartmentMEDICAL/SURGICAL - 456020Worker Sub TypeRegularWork ShiftPay Range$22.71 - $34.06Job DescriptionThis position requires a person with a positive attitude, who is pleasant and cooperative, displaying a professional demeanor with patients, families’ physicians and fellow employees. This position requires the ability to remain productive under stress. Demonstrates VHS Values behavior in all interactions.Following the plan of care assigned by the RN, assesses, identifies problems, implements, evaluates outcomes and documents the care provided.Provides, evaluates and documents patient teaching based on diagnosis and teaching plan. Consults with the RN if the patient/family exhibits a lack of understanding.Documentation is timely, reflects care given and meets policy and regulatory requirements including Core Measure documentation.Participates in educational activities to acquire knowledge and skills appropriate to practice area.Contributes to a supportive work environment. (TJC Standards)Contributes to a safe and healthy work environment (TJC Standards)Provides safe patient care by adhering to the NPSG.Certification & LicensureLPN Nursing License required. Based on primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations, must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia with either a: Multi-State License, under the Nurse Licensure Compact OR Single-State License, Valid in Virginia Only.BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.QualificationsKnowledgeable in the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological stages of human growth and development.Must be capable to assist the RN in the physical, psychological, and social age-appropriate assessment, care, and treatment of assigned patients.Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospital.Physical Demands20 A Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.), Patient Care Tech.FLSA ClassificationNon-exemptBenefitsAt Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:A Zero-Deductible Health PlanDental and vision insuranceGenerous Paid Time OffTuition AssistanceRetirement Savings MatchA Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeingMembership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness ProgramValley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .