The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) in the clinical setting, within the scope of practice dictated by the State Boards of Nursing. The LPN must be detail-oriented, compassionate, and able to handle physically demanding tasks. The LPN is an essential member of the healthcare team offering patient care and supporting higher level nurse and physicians in delivering comprehensive medical services.The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) in the clinical setting, within the scope of practice dictated by the State Boards of Nursing. The LPN demonstrates professional and clinical knowledge relative to designated clinical practice setting in the delivery of direct patient care, adhering to the level of verified competency dictated by the site specific program. The LPN works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support and communicate effectively with other licensed independent practitioners (Physicians, NP, PA) in collaboration while providing care and treatment for patients, clinical support and teaching for patient and family members, and adheres to the legal and ethical standards of nursing practice. LPN manages responsibilities of workload with accuracy, provides excellence in customer service, performs testing, medication administration and the implementation of nursing interventions and care plans to support a holistic approach to patient care. The LPN serves as patient advocate in the prevention of illness or disease. The work of the LPN may be performed in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics, or private homes.Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire. A valid LPN license in state(s) of practice is required.
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Our Caring Workplace Environment
Our Caring Tradition of serving Charlottesville for 100+ years providing personalized care tailored to the needs of each patient
Free and convenient parking
Collaboration and shared governance
CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
Staff resiliency program and EAP
Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Tuition Assistance - $5,250 year
Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Emergency Backup Care – 10 days
Paid Parental Leave – up to 4 weeks
Family Caregiver Leave – 2 weeks
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$22.39 - $37.32. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.