Newport News, Virginia
For over 100 years, at Riverside Health System, we have made it our mission to care for others as we would care for those we love.
Overview
Works under the supervision of Registered Nurse in care of the patients and their environment (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified treatments.
In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in assigned unit.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide the care needed as described according to the departmental policy and procedure.
Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.
The LPN may work in a variety of settings and roles within Riverside Health System.
Works under the direction of leadership and a multi-disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health system and facility goals and strategic plans.
What you will do
Under the supervision of the RN, partners with patients and families to implement plan of care, treatments and procedures that contribute to the physiological and psychosocial outcomes of the patient.
Incorporates evidence-based standards of practice.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the coordination of care.
Facilitates safe patient transitions to the next care setting as part of plan of care.
Facilitates patient throughput to assure patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care.
Focuses on quality outcomes of patient care when addressing customer’s needs to include current evidence based practice and quality measures.
Provides nursing care using effective nursing skills (vitals, blood sugars, administering treatments and medications) in completing task accurately and efficiently.
Follows protocols and physician orders.
Understands diverse patient care populations and modifies educational approach to ensure patient/family comprehension.
Evaluates for patient comprehension and documents response.
Builds trusting collaborative relationships with peers and multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs.
Completes all required clinical and quality documentation consistently per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
Prioritizes tasks appropriately to facilitate quality patient care and ensure patient care needs are met.
Recognizes and responds to emergency situations.
Evaluates own needs for support and uses identified systems/resources to obtain assistance.
Qualifications
Education
, Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Preferred)
Experience
Clinical nursing experience (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - DHP Health Professional Data Services (Required)
CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
As a Riverside Health System team member, our benefits have you covered:
Health & Wellness:
Medical Plan Options
Vision and Dental plans (including orthodontic care)
Wellness & fitness center discounts
Onsite pharmacy and delivery options
Riverside Health System services discount
Flexible spending and savings accounts
Healthy lifestyle incentives
Peace of Mind:
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Short Term Disability
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Financial Support:
CEUs (MedBridge Education)
403(b) Savings Plan (Immediate Matching)
Specialty Certification Financial Assistance
Company Wide Bonus Program
Employee Help Fund
Work-Life Balance:
Paid Time Off (full- and part-time team members)
Extended illness bank
Care.
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Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Area retail discounts
Community involvement opportunities