LPN LLH Nursing Home

Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Smithfield; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Smithfield is seeking an LPN to oversee nursing care under supervision, monitor residents, and administer medications per physician orders. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and family communication within a team-based environment.

Virginia-licensed practical nurses with CPR/BLS certification are needed, with hiring flexibility for candidates with less than one year of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• LPN license issued by VDHP required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Less than 1 year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per orders.
• Monitor residents and document condition changes.
• Supervise CNAs as assigned to ensure quality care.
• Engage residents and families to support dignity and safety.

Skills

Nursing experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – VDHP

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Smithfield, VirginiaHiring 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.OverviewWorks 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) monitors the resident, participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Provides for the emotional, physical comfort and safety of the residents and their families. Assists in supervision of auxiliary personnel.What you will doMedications 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.Participates in administering medications, treatments, monitoring and observation of resident care. Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation according to standards of nursing practice. Demonstrates consistent follow through to promote positive resident outcomes. Utilizes good judgment and specialized skills.QualificationsExperienceLess than 1 year Nursing experience (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsLicensed 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.