LPN-Medical Care-Full Time Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public and our co-workers. This position is accountable to provide patient care responsibilities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

LPN license in the State of Virginia.
AHA BLS Provider CPR required.
Must meet the physical qualifications of the job.
For LPNs working at Snowden at Fredericksburg - CPI is required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Two years experience in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform reassessments related to delegated interventions, not to include initial shift assessments.
Notify supervising RN of any change in patient condition in the course of providing delegated interventions at the time the change in patient condition is noted.
Provide reinforcement to the education given to the patient, family, and/or significant other, to include discharge instructions. May not provide initial patient education.
Administer medications as approved per MWHC policy and provide treatment interventions within the scope of practice as defined within the facility LPN CBOT as delegated by the supervising RN.
Document data collected, medications administered, and nursing care provided.
Collaborate with the RN in implementation, evaluation and modification of patient care plan based on collected data.
Collaborate with the health care team to participate in coordination of services and contribute to the continuous Performance Improvement process.
Maintain own Competency Notebook.
Participates in educational programs and clinical experience to further enhance their nursing practice.
Interact effectively with patients and families to ensure quality care.
Follow policies and procedures of the specific unit and the Department of Nursing and supports the hospital and department mission, goals and objectives.
Maintain ongoing requirements for education and licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned.