Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - CMH Gastroenterology Clinic - Days

VCU Health • South Hill, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN job commences to integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This role also provides direction, education, and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level. The LPN job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This role safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. Licensed Practical Nurses work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed. Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on transitional duty assignment.

Requirements

• LPN licensure in Virginia or eligible
• Current LPN Licensure in Virginia
• AHA BLS Certification or equivalent
• Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a LPN in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Responsibilities

• Integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Assist the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
• Provide direction and education.
• Assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
• Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Follow documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines such as treatments and organizes work to carry out assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree