Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatric Long-Term Care - Rotating
About The Position
The LPN - Long Term Care job provides individual and family-centered nursing care and treatment to pediatric, elderly, acutely ill, or injured residents. Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the individual needs of residents and families. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This role provides direction, education, and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This role delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a resident or group of residents based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This role also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
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 in a long term care setting such as a nursing facility (NF), skilled nursing facility (SNF), or assisted living (AL).
Responsibilities
- Provides individual and family-centered nursing care and treatment to pediatric, elderly, acutely ill, or injured residents.
- Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the individual needs of residents and families.
- Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
- Provides direction, education, and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
- Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a resident or group of residents based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
- Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
- Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines such as treatments and organizes work to carry out assignments.
- Stays alert to residents’ condition and brings concerns to the attention of the RN immediately.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
