Inpatient LPN
Northshore Home Health Care · Roanoke, VA · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
The LPN (inpatient) provides practical nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, supporting patient care across all ages.
Responsibilities
- Collect, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
- Participate in the nursing process
- Communicate with the healthcare team
- Contribute to patient database and interdisciplinary care plans
- Incorporate educational needs into patient care
- Administer prescribed medications
- Advocate for patient rights
- Provide psychosocial and cultural support
- Support performance improvement activities
- Assist in staff orientation and development
- Assign tasks as needed
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Licensed as an LPN in Virginia
- Complete de-escalation training within four months of hire and maintain certification
- Demonstrate ability to interpret patient data
- Provide age-appropriate care in line with policies
Qualifications & Skills
- No prior experience required
- Knowledge of growth and development
- Capable of caring for patients' specific needs