LPN

About the role

Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater is seeking a Full-Time LPN to join their team in Chesapeake, VA. The position works Monday through Friday from 7am to 4:30pm and does not require any nights or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Gather focused assessment data (i.e. vital signs, LOC)
• Administer topical, oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and sublingual medications as prescribed
• Perform IV insertion as applicable
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations
• Maintain competence in point of care testing – Blood Glucose Checks, Pregnancy Tests, CLO Tests
• Calibrate blood glucose device
• Demonstrate competence in the operation of patient monitoring and testing equipment
• Accurately document all vital signs observations
• Identify and properly report abnormal findings to the supervisor and physician
• Practice infection control and standard precautions as trained or instructed
• Maintain par levels of supplies in work area

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved LPN program
• Active licensure and maintain licensure required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Completed IV infusion therapy program required

Qualifications

• Prioritize tasks and apply judgment
• Communicate effectively and tactfully
• Complete necessary tasks within reasonable time frames
• Organize tasks efficiently
• Physical strength to move carts and assist post-sedation patients with ambulation
• Initiative, insight, and judgment in decision-making

Skills

• Point of care testing (Blood Glucose Checks, Pregnancy Tests, CLO Tests)
• IV infusion therapy
• Equipment use and specimen collection
• Reading vital sign monitors
• Infection control and standard precautions

Benefits

• Excellent paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• Internal growth opportunities
• Competitive health and supplemental benefits
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full Time, Monday through Friday from 7am to 4:30pm, no nights or weekends.