Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care - PRN

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems
United States, Virginia, South Hill
Nov 16, 2024
All Shifts Available The Hundley Center is a division of VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital. Our 140 beds are certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Individuals may receive extended care (short or long term) in one of our two units. We provide a variety of services to include speech/occupational/physical therapy, respiratory services, dementia care, IV therapy, end of life care, and wound care. Our staff prides themselves on providing high quality, compassionate care to our residents to ensure the very best quality of life. Our interdisciplinary team is continuously looking for new team members to add to our team as we strive to learn and grow to provide safe, quality, and compassionate care to our residents. We are proud to serve the people in our rural communities. The LPN- Long Term Care job provides individual and family-centered nursing care and treatment to pediatric, elderly, acutely ill, or injured residents. Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the individual needs of residents and families. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This role provides direction, education, and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This role delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a resident or group of residents based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This role also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: LPN licensure in Virginia or eligible Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current LPN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED: N/A Experience PREFERRED: Experience in a long term care setting such as a nursing facility (NF), skilled nursing facility (SNF), or assisted living (AL). Education/training REQUIRED: Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing Education/training PREFERRED: N/A Independent action(s) required: Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines such as treatments and organizes work to carry out assignments. Stays alert to residents' condition and brings concerns to the attention of the RN immediately. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Licensed Practical Nurses may work all three shifts, weekends and holidays depending on work location. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established by specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including shift rotation requirements and hours of work, may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed. Age Specific groups served: Resident ages will vary depending on work location. Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs. Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Repetitive motion: Keyboard, Mouse 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 Varies by Need (United States of America) EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.