Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med Surg PRN

Sovah Health - Martinsville; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 30,582 - 41,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Job summary

Sovah Health - Martinsville is seeking an LPN for Med Surg with PRN shifts. This in-person role supports a mix of Med/Surg and Telemetry patients, with typical staffing 1:6 and Meditech EMR experience preferred. Requires VA or compact LPN license and a graduate nursing program.

The position offers hourly compensation and includes professional development opportunities. Shift flexibility and weekend coverage are noted as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with VA or compact state license.
• Graduate of a practical nursing program.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Previous acute care hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection for RN assessment.
• Execute plan of care including wound care and specimen collection; may administer medications.
• Document patient care provided.
• Assist RN in development of care plan.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Monitor and communicate patient status and responses to interventions.
• Advocate for patient well-being.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

LPN license (VA or compact)

Graduate of practical nursing program

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med Surg PRN

Schedule: 12-hour shifts

Job Location Type: In Person

Your experience matters

Sovah Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

This Acute Care position includes a mix of Med/Surg and Telemetry patients.

Typical staffing ratio: 1:6

Meditech experience preferred

Minimum 36 hours/week, including every other weekend

How you'll contribute

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medication.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with daily living activities including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient status and responses to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and family.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Sovah Health - Martinsville is a 220-bed acute-care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Martinsville Community for over 50 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, as well as the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer. We are also proud members of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.

What we're looking for

• The right person who will as supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Applicants should have a current VA or compact state LPN license.
• Must be a graduate of a practical school of nursing.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in acute care hospital setting preferred.

Hourly range: $22.20 - $29.97 per hour

EEOC Statement

Sovah Health - Martinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.