LPN: Compassionate, Team‑Focused Patient Care

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking an LPN in Newport News, VA. Under the supervision of the RN, you will provide patient care, perform nursing skills, and participate in planning and education within a multidisciplinary team.

Position requires Practical Nursing program completion, LPN license, and CPR/BLS. Experience in acute care is preferred; the setting emphasizes safety, throughput, and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Program graduate, practical nursing or equivalent military experience.
• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• 1 year acute care experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, implement plan of care and treatments.
• Demonstrate urgency to facilitate patient throughput and ensure quality care.
• Perform nursing skills including vitals, glucose checks, medications per protocols.
• Document care and education to support patient understanding.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Complete clinical and quality documentation per RHS standards.
• Prioritize tasks to meet patient care needs and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Nursing fundamentals

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Program Graduate, Practical Nursing

Equivalent military experience and education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Riverside Health System is seeking an LPN in Newport News, VA. Under the supervision of the RN, you will provide patient care, perform nursing skills, and participate in planning and education within a multidisciplinary team.

Position requires Practical Nursing program completion, LPN license, and CPR/BLS. Experience in acute care is preferred; the setting emphasizes safety, throughput, and evidence-based practice.