Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part-time Evenings or Days- Smithfield

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.

Responsibilities

• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) monitors the resident, participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing 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.
• Participates in administering medications, treatments, monitoring and observation of resident care.
• Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation according to standards of nursing practice.
• Demonstrates consistent follow through to promote positive resident outcomes.

Requirements

• Utilizes good judgment and specialized skills.
• Experience Less than 1 year 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 .

Pay

Smithfield, Virginia Hiring Range $28.90 - $39.78/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.