Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our care team. The LPN will assist in planning and implementing nursing care, ensuring emotional and physical comfort and safety for residents and their families.

The role requires LPN licensure in Virginia and CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hire, with weekend and irregular shifts expected.

Qualifications

• LPN nursing requires licensure and compliant with VDHP requirements.
• Experience in long-term care or senior living facilities preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments according to orders.
• Respect resident choices while ensuring safety, privacy and dignity.
• Supervise non-professional staff like CNAs and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Contribute to development and modification of individual service plans and document changes.

Skills

LPN Nursing Experience

Team Collaboration

Education

LPN License (Virginia)

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$29.50 - $39.00/HourlyActual pay is determined by program, work commitment 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) participates in the planning and implementation of nursing care and 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.
• Contributes to the development, maintenance, or modifications to the individual service plans. Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation according to nursing practice standards. Demonstrates consistent follow through for positive resident outcomes. Utilizes good judgment and specialized skills.

Qualifications

Experience

• Less than 1 year 6 Months LPN Nursing Experience in a Long-Term Care/Senior Living Facility (Required)
• 1 year LPN 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)

Other Requirements

• Weekend Shifts
• Irregular Shifts

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.