Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Multispecialty Surgery & Wound Care Clinic - Days

VCU Health System Authority; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health System Authority in Richmond, VA is seeking an LPN to provide age-appropriate direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. You will document care, follow orders, and assist with preventing illness and promoting wellness.

The role includes administering medications, participating in an integrated care plan, and supporting the health care team with education and unit-level leadership activities.

Qualifications

• Provides direct, age-specific care under medical orders.
• Accurately documents patient information and care.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for interactions.
• Follows physician and provider orders and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to a patient or patient group per orders and care plans.
• Document care actions and patient responses in the medical record.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Collaborate with health care team to support wellness and safety.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in Virginia

Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing

Job description

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.

The LPN job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This role safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• Licensure, certification or registration varies depending on the incumbent`s employment background and transitional assignment; LPN licensure in Virginia or eligible Licensure,

Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• Current LPN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:

• Varies based on transitional duty assignment.

Experience 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

Education/training PREFERRED:

• N/A

Independent action(s) required:

• Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines such as treatments and organizes work to carry out assignment.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

• N/A

Additional position requirements:

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

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range

• $24.00 - $37.50 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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