Acute Carte LPN - Women's Services

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

23h•$18 - $31

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Women’s Services works primarily in the Obstetrical Operating Room, labor and delivery rooms, antepartum unit, and Obstetrical Emergency Department. During vaginal deliveries, the LPN assists the Registered Nurse with patient positioning during labor, establishing IV access, and triage tasks 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 latch for breastfeeding, 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 includes gathering supplies, maintaining sterile technique and setting up the sterile field, supporting timely room turnover, anticipating the team’s needs, passing instruments, handling medications in a sterile environment, performing required counts, and managing sharps. The LPN contributes to patient care, communication, documentation, teamwork, and ongoing development of clinical knowledge. Additional duties may be assigned. The position has no direct reports.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Program, completed as 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.
For Labor & Delivery: NRP and Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Intermediate Fetal Monitoring and/or National Certification Corporation Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification within one year.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending and stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment is required for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide assessment, evaluation, and management of patients.
Participate in collecting patient data and determine nursing care needs based on the relationship between gathered data, health status, and treatment regimen.
Identify relevant resources based on patient needs and resource availability.
Communicate care information to others involved in or responsible for patient care, including the patient and chosen support system.
Use appropriate communication tools, including SBARQ, for interdisciplinary communication and patient-care handoffs.
Document appropriate information in a timely manner.
Participate in interdisciplinary planning of individualized care and collaborate with the RN on modifications to the care plan.
Identify nursing interventions and patient goals, and review goals with the RN.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, evidence-based practice, and research; integrate acquired knowledge into practice.
Assist with labor and delivery care, including patient positioning, establishing IV access, obtaining blood work and vital signs, and triage steps.
Provide newborn care at delivery, including initial stimulation and drying, skin-to-skin placement, supporting initial breastfeeding and latch, coaching on hand expression, obtaining vital signs, and collecting cord blood when ordered.
Manage the newborn during the first two hours of life in the labor and delivery unit and report findings to the RN.
Gather supplies for cases and demonstrate knowledge of instruments, equipment, and medications used in surgery and invasive procedures.
Practice sterile technique, set up the sterile field, and handle medications in a sterile environment.
Participate in room turnover in an acceptable and timely manner and anticipate the needs of the team.
Pass instruments to surgeons during surgery and invasive procedures.
Perform count procedures according to policy and manage sharps.
Develop personal goals to enhance knowledge, pursue professional certification, or pursue an academic degree.
Perform additional duties as assigned.