LPN Women's Services

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Women’s Services functions primarily in the Obstetrical Operating Room, labor and delivery rooms, the antepartum unit, and the Obstetrical Emergency Department. During vaginal deliveries, the LPN assists the Registered Nurse with patient positioning, establishing IV access, and triage activities such as obtaining blood work and vital signs. The LPN also functions as a newborn nurse at delivery. Duties include initially stimulating and drying the infant, facilitating skin-to-skin contact and the initial breastfeed, coaching the patient on hand expression of breast milk, obtaining vital signs, and collecting cord blood samples when ordered. The LPN manages the newborn during the first two hours of life in the labor and delivery unit and reports findings to the RN, who assigns APGAR scores and completes the initial assessment. The role supports patient care and the interdisciplinary team, communicates and documents care information, and assists with surgical and invasive procedures. The LPN gathers supplies, practices sterile technique, sets up the sterile field, supports timely room turnover, handles instruments and medications, anticipates team needs, passes instruments, performs counts according to policy, and manages sharps. The position has no direct reports. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program and completion of a nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
Applicable state LPN license.
Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant experience preferred.
For Labor & Delivery: NRP and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring and/or National Certification Corporation Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification within one year.

Responsibilities

Assist the Registered Nurse during vaginal delivery with patient positioning, establishing IV access, and triage activities, including obtaining blood work and vital signs.
Provide newborn care at delivery, including initial stimulation and drying, facilitating skin-to-skin contact and initial breastfeeding, coaching on hand expression of breast milk, obtaining vital signs, and collecting cord blood samples when ordered.
Manage the newborn during the first two hours of life in the labor and delivery unit and report findings to the RN.
Participate in collecting patient data and identifying nursing care needs based on patient health status and treatment regimen.
Communicate care information to patients, support systems, and members of the interdisciplinary team; use SBARQ for team communication and handoffs.
Document appropriate information in a timely manner.
Collaborate with the RN and interdisciplinary care team in planning and modifying individualized care.
Identify nursing interventions and patient goals, and review goals with the RN.
Gather appropriate supplies for cases and maintain knowledge of instruments and equipment used.
Practice sterile technique, set up the sterile field, and participate in timely room turnover.
Anticipate team needs and pass instruments to surgeons during surgery and invasive procedures.
Handle medications in a sterile environment, perform count procedures according to policy, and manage sharps.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, evidence-based practice, and research; pursue ongoing development and integrate gained knowledge into practice.
Perform additional duties as assigned.