Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical Surgical PRN
About The Position
Sovah Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for a PRN night position in its acute-care Medical Surgical and Telemetry setting. The role works 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week, including every other weekend. The typical staffing ratio is 1:6. The LPN contributes to patient assessment by collecting data for RN analysis, carries out plan-of-care interventions such as specimen collection and wound care, and may administer medication. The position also involves documenting care, assisting the RN with care-plan development, supporting patients with daily living activities, and monitoring and communicating patient status and responses to interventions. The LPN advocates for patients’ physical and emotional well-being and participates in performance improvement and continuing education. The position may require flexible shifts or units as needed.
Requirements
- Active Virginia single-state LPN license or compact license. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
- Graduate of a school of practical nursing.
- AHA BLS certification.
- Minimum 36 hours per week, including every other weekend.
Nice To Haves
- Meditech experience.
- Previous experience in an acute-care hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to patient assessment by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
- Perform plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medication.
- Document patient care provided.
- Assist the RN with development of the plan of care.
- Assist patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Monitor, document, and communicate patient status and responses to interventions with the RN, physician, patient, and family.
- Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
- Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
- Provide quality patient care and work flexible shifts or units as needed.
Benefits
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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