LPN - Full Time - Family Medicine at Tappahannock

Davita Inc.; Tappahannock (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Tappahannock, Virginia. The role involves delivering patient care, managing medications, and participating in a multidisciplinary care plan. Ideal candidates will possess LPN licensure and experience in an acute care setting. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is offered for successful candidates who join before June 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in Virginia or eligibility for licensure required.
• Current AHA BLS Certification or equivalent required.
• Experience as an LPN in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet patient needs.
• Delivers and documents direct, age-specific care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications safely.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing

Job description

*$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for offers accepted prior to June 30, 2025. Terms and conditions apply.*

The LPN job involves integrating technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet patient and family needs. This role assists the healthcare team with illness and injury prevention, wellness maintenance, and providing comfort. It also involves providing direction, education, and beginning to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.

The LPN delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary care plan. This role safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and 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 eligibility for licensure.

Requirements for Continued Employment:

• Current LPN Licensure in Virginia.
• AHA BLS Certification or equivalent.

Experience:

• REQUIRED: Varies based on transitional duty assignment.
• PREFERRED: Experience as an LPN in an acute care setting or relevant to the area of practice.

Education/Training:

• REQUIRED: Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing.
• PREFERRED: N/A.

Independent Actions:

Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines, such as treatments, and organizes work to carry out assignments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Age-specific groups served depend on transitional duty assignment.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

Activities:

• Prolonged standing, sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, reaching.

Mental/Sensory Skills:

• Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking.

Emotional Requirements:

• Steady pace, frequent customer interactions, noisy environment, adaptability to change.

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