Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Tappahannock - Med Surg

Company: VCU Health
Location: Tappahannock
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

**$5,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply**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.Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For HireLicensure, certification or registration varies depending on the incumbent`s employment background and transitional assignment; LPN licensure in Virginia or eligibleLicensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued EmploymentCurrent LPN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification or equivalentExperience REQUIREDVaries based on transitional duty assignment.Experience PREFERREDExperience as a LPN in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practiceEducation/training REQUIREDGraduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical NursingEducation/training PREFERRED: N/AIndependent Action(s) RequiredFollows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines such as treatments and organizes work to carry out assignment.Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/AAdditional Position RequirementsLicensed Practical Nurses work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.Age Specific Groups ServedAs appropriate based on transitional duty assignment.Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substancesActivities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional: Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, changeNightsEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

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