Licensed Practical Nurse - Amblulatory, Cancer Center Infusion and Clinic

UVA Health•Gainesville, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role requires a commitment to UVA Health's ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity, ensuring high standards of patient care and collaborative work environment. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, ongoing education and reinforcement of care plans, and providing general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction and supervision of the patient’s physician or licensed medical practitioner or designee in accordance with policy and procedure and competency to promote patient health and wellness. This position requires providing services to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program required
Completion of a nursing program as approved by the State Board of Nursing
Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to onboarding
AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required
Ability to successfully complete general and department role based specific skills validation and competency testing

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Providing direct patient care
Ongoing education and reinforcement of care plans
Providing general support in an ambulatory setting
Practicing safely within the defined standards of practice
Recording and relaying patient information, symptoms, and concerns to the patient’s medical provider or registered nurse for further triage assessment and to determine a plan of care
Assisting patients with therapeutic regimens
Reinforcing established plans of care and age-appropriate interventions
Reinforcing patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions
Administering tasks, treatments, and medications in accordance with validated competencies
Communicating effectively and professionally with all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, medical providers and all levels of healthcare
Conveying information accurately to physicians, nurses, and other team members, as well as listening and responding to the needs and concerns of patients and colleagues
Utilizing appropriate communication tools when communicating within the interdisciplinary team
Documenting patient information in EHR
Willing to share responsibilities, support their teammates, and work together to achieve common goals
Organizing and prioritizing daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency
Demonstrating teamwork in the delivery of patient care
Recognizing the importance of time sensitive issues
Practicing within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Engaging in professional development activities to stay current with advancements and best practices in ambulatory care
Possessing clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas
Contributing to the development of practice guiding resources (policies, procedures, guidelines, protocol orders, etc.)
May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned