LPN LLH Nursing Home Saluda/Mathews

Riverside Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Mathews, VA seeks an LPN to join the nursing team under supervision of an RN or Nursing Supervisor. You will help develop and maintain the plan of care, ensuring resident comfort, safety and dignity, and collaborating with team members to deliver quality care.

Responsibilities include administering meds per orders, delegating tasks to CNAs, building care plans, documenting changes, and protecting resident privacy. VA LPN license and CPR/BLS within 30 days are required.

Qualifications

• LPN license in Virginia required, CPR/BLS certification within 30 days.
• Ability to follow physician orders and nursing care plans.
• Strong patient-care and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Medications and treatments administered accurately per orders.
• Maintain resident safety, privacy, and dignity in care delivery.
• Assign duties to CNAs and supervise care activities.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate resident care plans; document changes.

Education

LPN license - Virginia Department of Health Professions

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

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.

Mathews, 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.
• Develops, implements and evaluates resident care plans. Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation following the Interact process. Demonstrates consistent follow through for positive resident outcomes. Utilizes good judgment and specialized skills.

Qualifications
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.