Licensed Practical Nurse- Full Time - Nights - Med Surg

About the role

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Responsibilities

• This position requires a person with a positive attitude, who is pleasant and cooperative, displaying a professional demeanor with patients, families’ physicians and fellow employees.
• This position requires the ability to remain productive under stress.
• Demonstrates VHS Values behavior in all interactions.
• Following the plan of care assigned by the RN, assesses, identifies problems, implements, evaluates outcomes and documents the care provided.
• Provides, evaluates and documents patient teaching based on diagnosis and teaching plan.
• Consults with the RN if the patient/family exhibits a lack of understanding.
• Documentation is timely, reflects care given and meets policy and regulatory requirements including Core Measure documentation.
• Participates in educational activities to acquire knowledge and skills appropriate to practice area.
• Contributes to a supportive work environment. (TJC Standards)
• Contributes to a safe and healthy work environment (TJC Standards)
• Provides safe patient care by adhering to the NPSG.

Requirements

• LPN Nursing License required.
• Based on primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations, must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia with either a:
  • Multi-State License, under the Nurse Licensure Compact
  • Single-State License, Valid in Virginia Only
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological stages of human growth and development.
• Must be capable to assist the RN in the physical, psychological, and social age-appropriate assessment, care, and treatment of assigned patients.
• Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospital.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining and other perks as the largest employer in the region

Pay

Pay Range $22.71 - $34.06