LPN - Thoracic Surgery Clinic: Care & Collaboration

Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Physician Office – Thoracic Surgery at St. Mary’s. The LPN will deliver patient care under a physician’s direction, preparing patients for visits and documenting responses during appointments.

The role involves collaborating with physicians and the health care team, providing direct nursing care, labeling specimens, and assisting with procedures. Requires an active LPN license and BLS; 1 year of clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active state LPN licensure or LPN applicant
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• One year of clinical patient care experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians and health care team members
• Implements plan of care with direct nursing care
• Labels and packages specimens
• Assists in administrative duties as assigned
• Chaperones during patient examinations
• Assists with procedures and interventions
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Patient care

Scheduling systems

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

LPN licensure

Tools

Computer-based scheduling system

Job description

Mercy Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Physician Office – Thoracic Surgery at St. Mary’s. The LPN will deliver patient care under a physician’s direction, preparing patients for visits and documenting responses during appointments.

The role involves collaborating with physicians and the health care team, providing direct nursing care, labeling specimens, and assisting with procedures. Requires an active LPN license and BLS; 1 year of clinical experience preferred.