Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care - Days

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care - Days

Richmond, VA
Posted 1 month ago

This job is still taking applications, but it's been up a while.

About the job

The employer is hiring an LPN to provide direct patient care, assist the healthcare team, and assume leadership roles at the unit level in a primary care setting. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, medication administration, and patient comfort, requiring Virginia licensure and BLS certification.

Requirements

  • Licensed Practical Nurse license
  • Virginia licensure or eligible
  • Current BLS certification
  • Experience preferred in acute care
  • Graduate from nursing school

Qualifications

  • Virginia LPN licensure
  • BLS certification
  • Experience in healthcare
  • Ability to lift 50-100 lbs
  • Strong problem-solving skills

Full job description

The LPN job commences to integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This role also provides direction, education, and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.

The LPN job 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. This role safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions."

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:Licensure, certification or registration varies depending on the incumbent`s employment background and transitional assignment;LPN licensure in Virginia or eligible Licensure,

Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:Current LPN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:Varies based on transitional duty assignment.

Experience PREFERRED:Experience as a LPN in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/training REQUIRED:Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines such as treatments and organizes work to carry out assignment.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: Age Specific groups served:As appropriate based on transitional duty assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.

Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

 

 

 

 

Compensation Range

$24.00 - $37.50

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.


 

 

Days

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