VCU Health·Richmond, Virginia
The LPN integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to provide direct, age-specific care and medication administration to patients. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to prevent illness, maintain wellness, and provide comfort to patients and families.
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 varies depending on the incumbent`s employment background and transitional assignment;
LPN licensure in Virginia or eligible Licensure,
Current LPN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification or equivalent
Varies based on transitional duty assignment.
Experience PREFERRED: Experience as a LPN in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
Education/training REQUIRED: Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
Follows 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/A
As appropriate based on transitional duty assignment.
Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
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 thinking
Emotional: Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
