Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time - Nights - Neuro Surgical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U Wellness Program

Health Savings Account & Flexible Spnd

On-campus dining discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Virginia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Neuro Surgical unit (Department 206031) on the Third Shift. You will support patient care under the RN plan, document care, and educate patients and families while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires an active LPN license in Virginia, BLS certification, and strong communication with the care team. Non-exempt, full-time position with competitive benefits is available.

Qualifications

• LPN license required (Virginia)
• BLS certification required
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and team members
• Knowledge of developmental stages and patient assessment principles

Responsibilities

• Follow the care plan assigned by the RN and assist with patient care
• Assess, identify problems, implement and evaluate outcomes
• Provide and document patient teaching as per diagnosis and plan
• Maintain timely documentation meeting policy and regulatory requirements
• Participate in educational activities to enhance practice
• Contribute to a safe, supportive, and compliant work environment
• Adhere to safety standards and NPSG guidelines

Skills

LPN License

BLS Certification

Phone communication

Education

LPN nursing program

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.

Department

NEURO SURGICAL - 206031

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.71 - $34.06

Job Description

This 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 & Licensure

LPN 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.

Qualifications

Knowledgeable 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 Demands

20 A Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.), Patient Care Tech.

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Benefits

At 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 Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley 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 .