Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Gastroenterology Clinic - Days

About the role

The LPN job commences to integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This role also provides direction, education, and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level. The LPN job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This role safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the health care team with prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
• Provide direction, education, and begin to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
• Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific care based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Follow documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines such as treatments and organize work to carry out assignment.

Requirements

• LPN licensure in Virginia or eligible (varies based on incumbent's employment background and transitional assignment).
• Current LPN Licensure in Virginia for continued employment.
• AHA BLS Certification or equivalent for continued employment.
• Experience required varies based on transitional duty assignment.
• Experience preferred: LPN experience in an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice.
• Education required: Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing.

Skills

• Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing (steps, ladder, etc.), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking.
• Emotional: Steady pace, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, able to adapt to frequent change.

Pay

Compensation range: $24.00 - $37.50 per hour. Actual salary offers based on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday through Friday. No weekends or nights required. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your Nurse Manager/Practice Manager; schedules may be adjusted as needed to meet unit requirements.