Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- WMC Med Telemetry Step Down (Full-Time)
About The Position
This position requires a person with a positive attitude, who is pleasant and cooperative, displaying a professional demeanor with patients, families’ physicians and fellow employees. This position requires the ability to remain productive under stress. Demonstrates VHS Values behavior in all interactions. Following the plan of care assigned by the RN, assesses, identifies problems, implements, evaluates outcomes and documents the care provided. Provides, evaluates and documents patient teaching based on diagnosis and teaching plan. Consults with the RN if the patient/family exhibits a lack of understanding. Documentation is timely, reflects care given and meets policy and regulatory requirements including Core Measure documentation. Participates in educational activities to acquire knowledge and skills appropriate to practice area. Contributes to a supportive work environment. (TJC Standards) Contributes to a safe and healthy work environment (TJC Standards) Provides safe patient care by adhering to the NPSG.
Requirements
- LPN Nursing License required.
- Based on primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations, must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia with either a: Multi-State License, under the Nurse Licensure Compact OR Single-State License, Valid in Virginia Only.
- BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
- Knowledgeable in the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological stages of human growth and development.
- Must be capable to assist the RN in the physical, psychological, and social age-appropriate assessment, care, and treatment of assigned patients.
- Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospital.
Responsibilities
- Following the plan of care assigned by the RN, assesses, identifies problems, implements, evaluates outcomes and documents the care provided.
- Provides, evaluates and documents patient teaching based on diagnosis and teaching plan.
- Consults with the RN if the patient/family exhibits a lack of understanding.
- Documentation is timely, reflects care given and meets policy and regulatory requirements including Core Measure documentation.
- Participates in educational activities to acquire knowledge and skills appropriate to practice area.
- Contributes to a supportive work environment.
- Contributes to a safe and healthy work environment
- Provides safe patient care by adhering to the NPSG.
Benefits
- At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally.
- In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
- Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
- In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
- To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
