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Licensed Practical Nurse
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$63,400 / year median in Virginia
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Licensed practical nurses performing duties ranging from entry level to first line supervision. Employees provide a variety of patient care activities such as administering medications, maintaining patient records, and assisting in the treatment and direct care of patients. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides fundamental physical and psychological nursing care to patients as part of the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the facilities mission, Virginia Department of Corrections Standards, physician, and patient expectations.
Pay:
$43.20/hr The value you'll bring to the team:- The scope of services involves assisting in direct patient care.
- Applies knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing and pharmacology acquired through formal education and training.
- Work impacts the quality of practical nursing care and patient comfort
- Successful application of skills results in positive patient outcomes.
- Receives guidance, direction and supervision from an R.N., nursing supervisor, manager, medical professional, or administrator.
- May take venipuncture specimens. Work requires some discretion and judgment and is clearly defined by the licensure regulations.
- May supervise or provide work direction to nursing aides or direct service.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 1 year of prior LPN experience required, corrections experience preferred.
- A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED
:- Current LPN License
- IV Certification within 90 days of employment About Loyal Source Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations.