LPN – Palliative Care Unit | Night Shift, Inpatient Care

LeadingAge Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, &Vision

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness facilities

Well-being resources

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Palliative Care Unit in Roanoke. This full-time, night-shift role supports an adult inpatient medical-surgical unit with emphasis on symptom relief and family-centered care.

You will work with RNs and Nursing Assistants to deliver comprehensive care and participate in interdisciplinary planning. Requirements include Virginia LPN licensure, BLS-HCP, and orientation/competency completion.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in Virginia.
• BLS-HCP certification required.
• De-escalation training within 4 months of hire for Psychiatry/Behavioral Health roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical nursing care under RN/physician direction.
• Participate in nursing process: data collection, planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Develop and implement interdisciplinary care plans.
• Identify educational needs of patient, family, and caregiver.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications per orders.
• Apply growth/development knowledge for age-appropriate care.
• Advocate for patients and provide psychosocial support.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and orientation of new staff.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Job description

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Palliative Care Unit in Roanoke. This full-time, night-shift role supports an adult inpatient medical-surgical unit with emphasis on symptom relief and family-centered care.

You will work with RNs and Nursing Assistants to deliver comprehensive care and participate in interdisciplinary planning. Requirements include Virginia LPN licensure, BLS-HCP, and orientation/competency completion.