Licensed Practical Nurse Preadmission Testing - PRN
Lifepoint Health•Danville, VA
•$22 - $30
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Preadmission Testing provides pre-surgical patient care by contacting patients, meeting with them in the PAT Clinic before surgery, and helping ensure they are prepared for surgery. The role involves mostly computerized data entry, phone use, and in-person patient meetings and is described as not physically strenuous. There is no call requirement or weekend work requirement.
Requirements
- Active Virginia single-state LPN license or compact license. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
- Graduate of a practical school of nursing.
- AHA BLS certification.
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 patients’ physical and emotional well-being.
- Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
Benefits
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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