Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA seeks an LPN to join the Primary Care team on days. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, and document care per physician orders within an integrated care plan.

The role supports prevention, wellness, and patient comfort, while following established orders and guidelines. Leadership opportunities may arise at the unit level as needed.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in Virginia or eligible for licensure.
• Current BLS certification or equivalent.
• Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing.
• Experience in acute care or applicable area preferred.
• Follows physician/licensed independent provider orders and practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate direct nursing care and document it.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor for interactions.
• Support the health care team in prevention, wellness, and patient comfort.
• Follow established plans of care and organizational guidelines.
• Assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level as assigned.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Virginia LPN licensure

Graduate from Board of Nursing approved Practical Nursing program

Job description

## Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care - DaysApplylocations: Richmond, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R44245The 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 equivalentExperience 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 practiceEducation/training REQUIRED:Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical NursingEducation/training PREFERRED: N/AIndependent 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/AAdditional 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 substancesActivities: 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 thinkingEmotional: Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, changeDays