LPN II (VBH Centra Specialty, LTAC, PT, 7a-7p)

Centra Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health's 26-bed Long Term Care Hospital unit in Central Virginia specializes in caring for medically complex patients requiring extended hospitalization and advanced clinical care. The unit utilizes LEAF wearable patient monitoring technology and provides bedside dialysis with TABLO machines to improve comfort and continuity of care.

As an LPN, you will provide patient care under supervision, coordinate care for patients of all ages, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to

Qualifications

• LPN coordinates and manages care for assigned patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a licensed medical practitioner and a professional registered nurse.
• Coordinate and manage the care delivered to patients on the unit to achieve desired outcomes.

Job description

About This Unit

• Beds:26-bed Long Term Care Hospital
• Patient Population:Specialize in caring for medically complex patients who require extended hospitalization and advanced clinical care.
• Typical Cases:Care for individuals recovering from critical illness who need ongoing respiratory support, complex wound care, intravenous therapies, cardiac monitoring, dialysis, and comprehensive rehabilitation services before transitioning to a lower level of care.
• Additional Info:Weutilizethe LEAF system, a wearable patient monitoring technology that helps staff track and document patient repositioning.Our unit provides dialysis treatments at the bedside using TABLO dialysis machines. This innovative technology allows patients to receive dialysis without leaving their room, improving comfort and continuity of care.

Located in the heart of Central Virginia, Centra Health is a regional, nonprofit healthcare systemcomprisedof hospitals, medical centers, and a network of specialty and primary care practices throughout the Blue Ridge region. Centra has earned its fifth Magnet® designation, a prestigious recognition that reflects our ongoing commitment to nursing excellence, professional development, and exceptional patient care.

Provide patient care under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner, a professional registered nurse, or other licensed health professional, as authorized by the Health Regulatory Boards. The LPN coordinates and manages the care provided to assigned patients of all ages based on the unit care delivery model, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatment. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care, adheres to a culture reflective of Centra’s best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and coordinates various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes. The practice of the LPN reflects the American Nurse Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurse, the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia, and the ANA Principles of Nurse Staffing.