Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Spotsylvania Peds

VCU Health • Fredericksburg, VA

3d • $24 - $55

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of patients and families. The role assists the health care team with illness and injury prevention, wellness maintenance, and comfort. It also provides direction and education and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.

The LPN delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. The role safely administers prescribed medications and identifies incompatibilities or interactions.

Requirements

• LPN licensure in Virginia or eligibility for Virginia licensure.
• Current Virginia LPN licensure for continued employment.
• AHA BLS Certification or equivalent for continued employment.
• Graduate from a Board of Nursing-approved School of Practical Nursing.
• Experience requirements vary based on transitional duty assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an LPN in an acute care setting or as applicable to the area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific patient care based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and identify incompatibilities or interactions.
• Assist the health care team with prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
• Provide direction and education and begin to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
• Follow documented physician or licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines, and organize work to carry out assignments.

Benefits

• A $10,000 sign-on incentive is available for offers accepted before December 31, 2023; terms and conditions apply.

What This Job Offers

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