LPN- Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Nottoway, VA

5d • $56,115 - $77,439

About The Position

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse. The role requires clinical knowledge of practical nursing principles and practices, medication administration, psychiatric disorders, and developmental processes. The nurse implements planned nursing care, provides guidance to other staff, and demonstrates competence as defined by the Competency Assessment. The position offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus to eligible employees and shift differentials for specified shifts.

Requirements

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Current LPN licensure through the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• General nursing experience.
• Experience with bedside nursing and patient observation.

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care and nursing home experience.
• Knowledge of gerontology, behavior management techniques, and applied pharmacology related to elderly patients with chronic medical conditions and mental disorders.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Basic management and supervisory skills.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records.

Responsibilities

• Implement planned nursing care.
• Provide guidance to other staff.
• Demonstrate competence as defined on the Competency Assessment.

Benefits

• $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible employees.
• Shift differentials: $3.50 per hour for second shift weekdays; $2.50 per hour for third shift weekdays; $3.00 per hour for first shift weekends and first shift weekday holidays; $3.50 per hour for second shift weekends and second shift weekday holidays; and $4.00 per hour for third shift weekends and third shift holidays.
• Choice of health plans.
• Paid life insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Annual leave.
• Family personal leave.
• Sick leave.
• Employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed