Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

Licensed practical nurses performing duties ranging from entry level to first line supervision. Employees provide a variety of patient care activities such as administering medications, maintaining patient records, and assisting in the treatment and direct care of patients. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides fundamental physical and psychological nursing care to patients as part of the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the facilities mission, Virginia Department of Corrections Standards, physician, and patient expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direct patient care
• Applies knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing and pharmacology acquired through formal education and training
• May take venipuncture specimens
• May supervise or provide work direction to nursing aides or direct service

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior LPN experience required
• Corrections experience preferred
• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required
• Current LPN License preferred
• IV Certification within 90 days of employment

Pay

$36/hr