Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical Surgical PRN
About The Position
Sovah Health – Martinsville is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a PRN Medical-Surgical role that also serves Telemetry patients. The position is scheduled for 12-hour day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a stated minimum of 36 hours per week, including every other weekend. The typical staffing ratio is 1:6. The hourly pay range is $22.20–$29.97. The LPN contributes to patient assessment by collecting data for an RN, carries out care-plan interventions such as specimen collection and wound care, and may administer medication. The LPN documents care, assists the RN in developing care plans, supports patients with activities of daily living, and monitors and communicates patient status and responses to interventions. The role also advocates for patients’ physical and emotional well-being, participates in performance improvement and continuing education, and provides quality care while working flexible shifts or units as needed.
Requirements
- Active Virginia LPN license (single-state) or compact license; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
- Graduate from a school of practical nursing.
- AHA BLS certification.
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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