Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Spotsylvania Peds

VCU Health•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of patients and families. The role assists the health care team with illness and injury prevention, wellness maintenance, and patient comfort. It also provides direction and education and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level. The LPN delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care for a patient or group of patients in accordance with medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. The role safely administers prescribed medications and identifies incompatibilities or interactions.

Requirements

Current LPN licensure in Virginia for continued employment; Virginia LPN licensure or eligibility for licensure is required for hire, depending on employment background and transitional assignment.
AHA BLS Certification or equivalent for continued employment.
Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved School of Practical Nursing.
Required experience varies based on transitional duty assignment.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an LPN in an acute care setting or as applicable to the area of practice.

Responsibilities

Assist the health care team with prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
Provide direction and education and begin to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific patient care based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
Safely administer prescribed medications and identify incompatibilities or interactions.
Follow documented physician or licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines, and organize work to carry out assigned duties.