LPN LLH

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; Town of Smithfield (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking an LPN to support nursing care in Smithfield, VA. The role involves administering medications, supporting residents’ needs, and maintaining safety and dignity in daily nursing activities.

The candidate will work under supervision, with opportunities to contribute to care plans and collaborate with nurses, managers, and care teams. Strong LPN licensure and CPR/BLS credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a practicing LPN is preferred.
• LPN license through the Virginia Department of Health Professions upon hire (Required).
• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Medications and treatments are administered accurately per orders.
• Respect resident choices while ensuring safety, privacy, and dignity.
• Supervise non‑professional staff (e.g., CNAs) as needed to ensure quality care.
• Engage team for optimal performance and address performance issues.
• Contribute to development and updating of individual service plans.

Skills

LPN licensure

CPR/BLS

Nursing experience

Patient care

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia Hiring Range $28.90 - $39.78/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor, and ultimately responsible to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Quality Care Management. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in the development, maintenance, or modification of nursing plan of care. Provides for the emotional, physical comfort and safety of the residents and their families. Assists in supervision of auxiliary personnel.

What you will do

• Medications and treatments are administered accurately and according to provider's orders.
• Allows resident choices within limits of capability considering safety /dignity issues and follows policies and procedures of facility to include resident privacy and dignity.
• Assigns duties to non-professional staff such as CNAs according to education, training, policy and resident need in order to assure quality resident care is delivered.
• Engages team members for optimal performance and addresses performance as needed.
• Contributes to the development, maintenance, or modifications to the individual service plans.
• Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation according to nursing practice standards.
• Demonstrates consistent follow through for positive resident outcomes.
• Utilizes good judgment and specialized skills.

Qualifications

• Experience: Nursing experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.