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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part-time, Assisted Living - Newport News

Riverside Health System

#Assisted Living #BLS #CPR #Licensed Practical Nurse #LPN #Patient Care #Healthcare #Nursing Practice Standards #Virginia Department of Health Professions

Quick overview

The LPN is responsible for administering medications and treatments while developing and maintaining nursing plans of care. They also supervise auxiliary personnel and ensure the physical and emotional safety of residents.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a valid LPN license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions and obtain CPR/BLS certification within 30 days. Prior nursing experience is preferred.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentStaff SupervisionPatient SafetyClinical DocumentationResident CareNursing Care Plans

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Overview Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor, and ultimately responsible to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Quality Care Management.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in the development, maintenance, or modification of nursing plan of care.
Provides for the emotional, physical comfort and safety of the residents and their families.
Assists in supervision of auxiliary personnel.
What you will do Medications and treatments are administered accurately and according to provider's orders.
Allows resident choices within limits of capability considering safety /dignity issues and follows policies and procedures of facility to include resident privacy and dignity.
Assigns duties to non-professional staff such as CNAs according to education, training, policy and resident need in order to assure quality resident care is delivered.
Engages team members for optimal performance and addresses performance as needed.
Contributes to the development, maintenance, or modifications to the individual service plans.
Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation according to nursing practice standards.
Demonstrates consistent follow through for positive resident outcomes.
Utilizes good judgment and specialized skills.
Qualifications Experience Nursing experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part-time, Assisted Living - Newport News

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