LPN Lead — Unit Care & Medication Administration

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health seeks an LPN to integrate technical skills with patient care, supporting the health care team to prevent illness, promote wellness, and provide comfort. The role also offers guidance, education, and early leadership at the unit level.

You will deliver and document direct, age-specific care under medical orders and a multidisciplinary plan, safely administering medications and following physician/licensed orders.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in Virginia (or eligible) required.
• Current BLS or equivalent certification.
• Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing.
• Experience as an LPN in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integrate technical skills with theoretical knowledge to meet patient and family needs.
• Assist the health care team with prevention of illness and injury and promotion of wellness.
• Deliver direct, age-specific care and document care per orders and multidisciplinary plan.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor for interactions.

Skills

Reasoning

Problem solving

Hearing

Speaking clearly

Writing legibly

Reading

Logical thinking

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma/Certificate

Job description

VCU Health seeks an LPN to integrate technical skills with patient care, supporting the health care team to prevent illness, promote wellness, and provide comfort. The role also offers guidance, education, and early leadership at the unit level.

You will deliver and document direct, age-specific care under medical orders and a multidisciplinary plan, safely administering medications and following physician/licensed orders.