Licensed Practical Nurse LPN CMH Surgical Physician Practice Days

VCU Health; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Hill, Virginia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct patient care and assist with medical treatments. Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care accurately, and supporting the healthcare team. Candidates must have a current LPN Licensure in Virginia and an AHA BLS Certification. This role offers opportunities for growth within the healthcare setting. Schedules will vary, including shifts on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Current LPN Licensure in Virginia.
• AHA BLS Certification or equivalent.
• Experience as a LPN in either an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document direct, age-specific patient care.
• Safely administer prescribed medications.
• Follow physician orders and practice guidelines.

Skills

Technical skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing

Job description

Schedule

Monday - Friday

Overview

The LPN job commences to integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This role also provides direction, education, and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and accurately document direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Follow documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines such as treatments and organize work to carry out assignment.

Licensure and Certification Requirements

• Licensure, certification or registration varies depending on the incumbent's employment background and transitional assignment; LPN licensure in Virginia or eligible
• Current LPN Licensure in Virginia
• AHA BLS Certification or equivalent

Experience

• Required: Varies based on transitional duty assignment.
• Preferred: Experience as a LPN in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice.

Education / Training

• Required: Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing.
• Preferred: N/A.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Shift and Scheduling

Licensed Practical Nurses work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
• Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing steps/ladders, reaching overhead, extensive, repetitive.
• Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking.
• Steady pace, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, able to adapt to frequent change.

Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on transitional duty assignment.

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