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PRN-A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Smithfield Lifelong Health, Assisted Living

Riverside Health System

#Assisted Living #BLS #CPR #Licensed Practical Nurse #LPN #Patient Care #Senior Living #Long-Term Care #Nursing Practice Standards

Quick overview

The LPN is responsible for administering medications and treatments while ensuring the physical and emotional comfort of residents. They also supervise auxiliary personnel and contribute to the development of individual service plans.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia and obtain CPR/BLS certification within 30 days. Less than one year of experience in long-term care is required, with one year preferred.

professional certificatePatient AdvocacyMedication AdministrationStaff SupervisionPatient SafetyClinical DocumentationResident CareTreatment ImplementationNursing Care Planning

Job description

Smithfield, 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 planning and implementation of nursing care and 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 Less than 1 year LPN Nursing Experience in a Long-Term Care/Senior Living Facility (Required) 1 year LPN 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) Other Requirements Weekend Shifts Irregular Shifts 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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PRN-A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Smithfield Lifelong Health, Assisted Living

PRN-A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Smithfield Lifelong Health, Assisted Living

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