LPN - 6 South: MedSurg Neuro & Stroke (NIGHTS)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare • Chesapeake, VA

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists in collecting patient information, planning, and implementing patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The position is accountable for delegated patient care in accordance with established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures. The LPN performs only procedures and processes within the scope of practice for an LPN.

The role includes patient care management, collaboration with the supervising RN and unit team, accurate documentation, safe medication administration, maintaining a safe and infection-controlled environment, and participation in quality improvement. The LPN also contributes to a collaborative work environment, maintains professional knowledge, pursues growth opportunities, and attends required orientations, meetings, and in-services. The position is on the 6 South MedSurg Neuro & Stroke unit and is designated for nights.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• One or more years of previous acute care experience.
• Licensed to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as needed.
• Ability to perform only procedures and processes within the LPN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Collect and gather available patient data and review it with the supervising RN.
• Use standards of care as the basis for nursing care and documentation.
• Document individual patient and family teaching.
• Implement the discharge plan beginning at admission and throughout hospitalization.
• Keep the Clinical Coordinator and Charge RN informed about unit activities, needs, and problems.
• Organize and prioritize work according to staff and patient needs, available resources, and unit requirements.
• Use sound judgment and decision-making, and prioritize patient needs efficiently.
• Administer medication safely within LPN scope and organizational and unit policies and procedures.
• Provide competent patient care and seek assistance when needed, recognizing the limits of LPN practice.
• Respond to emergency situations and accurately document patient care according to hospital policy.
• Provide a safe environment for patients and visitors, contribute to infection reduction, and follow infection-control guidelines.
• Solicit feedback from patients and visitors and foster teamwork in the assigned area.
• Participate in unit quality-improvement activities.
• Support compliance with policies, procedures, and administrative protocols.
• Communicate the medical center’s vision, mission, and goals, including hospital- and unit-specific dashboards.
• Contribute to a healthy, collaborative, open work environment that encourages teamwork and communication.
• Use problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and negotiating skills; build constructive relationships with staff, peers, and customers.
• Support positive employee relations, good morale, cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving; address conflict proactively and promptly.
• Maintain current professional knowledge, use opportunities for professional growth, network with professional organizations, and promote physician relationships.
• Exhibit exceptional guest-relations skills.
• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
• Demonstrate commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.
• Supervise Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP).

What This Job Offers

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