Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part-time - Smithfield Lifelong Health

Riverside Health; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. in Smithfield, VA is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work under RN supervision and alongside the nursing team.

You will monitor residents, assist in planning and evaluating care, and help supervise CNAs to ensure high-quality resident care. The role requires an LPN license for Virginia, CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and the ability to administer medications per orders.

Qualifications

• Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required.
• CPR/BLS certification through AHA/ARC/ISA within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Medications and treatments are administered accurately according to provider orders.
• Respect resident choices while ensuring safety, privacy and dignity.
• Supervise non-professional staff (CNAs) per policy and resident needs to ensure quality care.
• Engage team members to optimize performance and address performance as needed.
• Participate in administering medications, treatments, monitoring and observation of resident care.
• Identify changes in condition with proper documentation.
• Demonstrate consistent follow-through to promote positive resident outcomes.
• Use good judgment and specialized nursing skills.

Skills

LPN licensure

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia Hiring Range $28.90 - $39.78/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor, and ultimately responsible to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Quality Care Management. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) monitors the resident, participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Provides for the emotional, physical comfort and safety of the residents and their families. Assists in supervision of auxiliary personnel.

What you will do

• Medications and treatments are administered accurately and according to provider's orders.
• Allows resident choices within limits of capability considering safety /dignity issues and follows policies and procedures of facility to include resident privacy and dignity.
• Assigns duties to non-professional staff such as CNAs according to education, training, policy and resident need in order to assure quality resident care is delivered.
• Engages team members for optimal performance and addresses performance as needed.
• Participates in administering medications, treatments, monitoring and observation of resident care.
• Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation according to standards of nursing practice.
• Demonstrates consistent follow through to promote positive resident outcomes.
• Utilizes good judgment and specialized skills.

Qualifications

• Experience Less than 1 year Nursing experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.

By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.