Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medical Telemetry Unit - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Mechanicsville, VA

30d•$23 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) delivers safe and efficient care to patients using nursing interventions. The LPN is responsible for general clinical and clerical duties associated with direct and indirect patient care. This role is on the Med-Tele unit, which is described as a great entry point into nursing. The unit cares for patients with renal issues on dialysis, COPD, UTI, Sepsis, and general medical diagnoses, frequently utilizing cardiac telemetry.

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