Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatric Primary Care Clinic - Days

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to integrate technical skills with theoretical knowledge to support patient care. The role includes delivering age-appropriate nursing care and accurate documentation within an integrated plan of care.

Key requirements include Virginia LPN licensure or eligibility and current BLS certification. Prior acute care nursing experience is preferred. The position involves shifts, weekends, and holidays as part of unit coverage.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in Virginia or eligible.
• Current Virginia LPN licensure and BLS certification or equivalent.
• Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing.
• Experience as a LPN in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and identify incompatibilities/interactions.
• Follow documented physician/licensed independent provider orders and organize work to carry out assignments.

Education

Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing

Job description

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU combines award-winning research, education and clinical care with an uncanny understanding of what makes kids tick. Our team is a family. We work together to give every child in our growing community a chance to heal, recover and celebrate their super powers.

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

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): 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.

Additional position requirements:

• 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.

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

• $0.00 - $0.00

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

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