LPN Inpatient - Medical PCU

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan (403B)

Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)

Onsite fitness & wellness programs

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA seeks an LPN Inpatient for the 26-bed Medical PCU to support high-acuity patients with continuous monitoring and frequent interventions.

You will work under a RN or physician, perform data collection, plan and implement care, administer medications, and collaborate across teams.

This full-time role emphasizes growth, de-escalation training, and adherence to patient care policies, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed to practice practical nursing in the state of Virginia.
• De-escalation training must be completed within four months of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Knowledge of growth and development; ability to collect data and interpret needs by age group.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the nursing process for patients of all ages.
• Communicates with team members, ancillary departments and physicians; contributes to the plan of care.
• Administers prescribed medications and implements treatment plans.
• Advocates for patients and provides psychological, social, and cultural support.
• Contributes to orientation and career development of others and may assign tasks.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Job description

Job Title: LPN Inpatient - Medical PCU

Description

Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

Facility:

1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center.

Requisition Number:

R162365 LPN Inpatient - Medical PCU (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

26-bed, high-acuity progressive care unit caring for complex patients who require continuous monitoring and frequent clinical intervention. Nurses practice in a fast-paced environment that demands strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration.

The LPN (inpatient) practices practical nursing within the parameters set forth in Carilion Clinics Plans for the Provision of Patient Care and functions under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Partners with the RN in collecting data, planning, implementing and evaluating patient/resident care.

The LPN (inpatient)

• Participates in the nursing process for patients of all ages served.
• Communicates frequently with team members, ancillary departments and physicians. Contributes to the development of the patient/resident database and interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Identifies patient/resident/family/caregiver educational needs, incorporates education into plan of care and documents.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients/residents.
• Implements prescribed therapeutic treatment plans and procedures.
• Administers prescribed medication to patients/residents.
• Advocates for patients, protector of patient's rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
• Contributes to Carilion's performance improvement activities and supports service area/facility/organization initiatives.
• Contributes to the orientation and career development of others. May assign tasks to as needed.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Experience: None

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Licensed to practice practical nursing in the state of Virginia.

In Psychiatry and Behavioral Health: de-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained going forward.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Experience and licensure/certification requirements may vary by department. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development, possesses the ability to collect data reflective of the patient’s status, interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs, and provides the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Compensation Range:

$23.97 - $35.96

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-beingat Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.