Office LPN - Specialty (Richmond)

Summary

• GENERAL SUMMARY
• The Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services to support a defined patient population program or service. Reports to Practice Manager / Supervisor and works in close cooperation with and under the clinical guidance of the practice physician(s).
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient and staff education.
• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
• LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS
• Current State license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Technical and professional knowledge and skills unique to the business and / or clinical services provided, usually acquired through 3-5 years' progressive clinical experience in the related specialty preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• CPR Training required and / or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
• WORKING CONDITIONS
• Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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