License Practical Nurse (LPN) — Medical Telemetry Unit — Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Mechanicsville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on the Medical Telemetry Unit at Memorial Regional Medical Center. This unit is described as a great entry point into nursing and cares for patients with various diagnoses including renal patients on dialysis, COPD, UTI, Sepsis, and general medical conditions. Patients on this unit are frequently on cardiac telemetry. The LPN delivers safe and efficient care using nursing interventions and is responsible for general clinical and clerical duties related to direct and indirect patient care.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED
Completion of an accredited LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing) Program
Current state licensure as an LPN or LPN applicant (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units)

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
One year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, LPN) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training

Responsibilities

Gives direct nursing care and assists with care of the patient at the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse
Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice
Performs phlebotomy services
Contributes to the plan of care with input from patient/family and other members of the healthcare team
Administers ordered medications and treatments, within scope of care, prescribed by a Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner while using appropriate medical equipment as needed
Other duties as assigned