LPN

LPN

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Licensed Practical Nurse assesses the health needs of the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, develops and implements plans to meet the needs under the supervision of a RN. Some of the major job functions include but are not limited to :

Assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care for the adult and neonate under the supervision of an RN.

Maintain and improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Provide accessible, high quality health care services through the efficient use of resources. Comprehensive services are chosen with the needs and best care, competence, compassion and courtesy.

EXEMPTION STATUS

Non-Exempt

REQUIREMENTS

Education :

Completion of a nursing program as approved by the State Board of Nursing

Experience :

Six months experience in area of specialty

Knowledge, skills and abilities required :

Ability to perform basic nursing skills on various patient populations per unit policy

Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly

Ability to administer medication utilizing the five rights

Ability to communicate verbally and in written form

Ability to work on another unit

Basic computer knowledge

Licensure / Certification

License Practical Nurse with a current licensure in Commonwealth of Virginia

Certified in AHA BLS Healthcare Providers required

NRP certification required within 6 months of hire, if applicable to your department

Basic Fetal Monitoring required within 6 months of hire, if applicable to your department

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