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

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU seeks an LPN to integrate technical nursing skills with family education and unit leadership. You will provide direct, age-appropriate care and document within a multidisciplinary plan.

The role supports safe medication administration, follows physician orders, and contributes to continuous care quality across shifts, including weekends and holidays. Virginia LPN licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing.
• LPN licensure in Virginia or eligible.
• AHA BLS Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Follows physician/licensed independent provider orders and practice guidelines.
• Delivers direct, age-specific care and documents care within an interdisciplinary plan.
• Manages tasks with the care team and coordinates with nurse leadership.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

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

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

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.

Days

Days

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