VCU Health·Richmond, Virginia
The LPN provides direct, age-specific care to pediatric patients in an allergy and immunology clinic based on medical orders. Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, and assisting the healthcare team in illness prevention and wellness maintenance.
Are you a compassionate, detail-oriented LPN who loves hands-on patient care and wants to make a meaningful impact on the health of children in our community? We're looking for a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our pediatric allergy team in a rewarding day shift position focused on allergy testing and allergy injections. In this role, you'll work directly with pediatric patients and their families, helping children manage allergies so they can breathe easier, feel better, and participate more fully in school, sports, and everyday activities. From administering allergy shots and assisting with allergy testing to providing education and reassurance to families, you'll play a vital role in improving the lives of the patients we serve.
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
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
Licensed 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.
As appropriate based on transitional duty assignment.
Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
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.
