LPN- Long Term Care- Children’s Hospital of Richmond- Brook Rd

Job title: LPN- Long Term Care- Children’s Hospital of Richmond- Brook Rd

Job description: Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU combines award-winning research, education and clinical care with an uncanny understanding of what makes kids tick. Our team is a family. We work together to give every child in our growing community a chance to heal, recover and celebrate their super powers. JOB SUMMARY

The chief objective of this position:

Under the direction of an RN, 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. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Provides direction, education, and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level. 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. 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).

Pediatric long term care setting

Education/training REQUIRED:

Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing

Education/training PREFERRED:

N/A

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Company: VCU Health System

Expected salary:

Location: Richmond, BC

Job date: Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:11:05 GMT