Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care Team 3, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical discount program

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental voluntary benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Fitness Center membership discount

Day care discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care as part of the nursing team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing selected procedures in accordance with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

The position requires graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing, NJ license with CPR certification, and a commitment to safe, compassionate patient care in a day shift at Kraft Center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current & valid NJ license and CPR certification.
• Ability to use critical thinking to set priorities and problem-solve while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to handle interruptions and adapt to workload changes.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Driver's license with valid insurance and ability to meet driving requirements if applicable.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Drug administration knowledge

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide direct patient care and functions as an integral part of the nursing team under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform selected procedures in accordance with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

EXPERIENCE:

Completion of the Agency’s Orientation Program of the Valley Home Care.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Current & valid NJ license and CPR certification. Ability to use critical thinking skills to set priorities, effectively problem-solve, and perform work accurately with attention to details, often changing from one task to another w/o loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to handle frequent interruptions including emergencies & adapt to changes in workloads and schedules. Ability to function competently in stressful situations related to patient needs (e.g., working w/ patients w/acute, chronic, & complex disease processes, & those who are dying and work w/ patients of varied age groups. Ability to work cooperatively w/ members of the healthcare delivery team, patients, family members, & co-workers. Effective interpersonal and communication (oral & writing) skills. *Driver Licence - current and valid driver's license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.

Job Location

Kraft Center

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $30.82 - $38.53 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.