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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory - Harrisonburg Pediatrics

  • R0037605
  • Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States, 22801
  • Student Services, Health, & Wellness
  • University of Virginia
Offering a competitive sign on bonus to the hired candidate. Please discuss with the hiring manager or recruiter for more details.
Responsible for providing direct patient care, ongoing education, and reinforcement of care plans, and providing general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of the patient’s physician or LIP/RN designee in accordance with policy, procedure, and competency to promote patient health and wellness. This position requires providing services to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served.

  • Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory
  • Assist the registered nurse and/or provider through data collection concerning the physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.
  • Organizes and prioritizes nursing care activities considering the needs of the patients and the interdisciplinary team.
  • Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient’s needs as directed by the registered nurse/provider.
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of care given in progressing patients toward desired outcomes.
  • Provide ongoing education and reinforcement of care plans developed by the Provider/RN based on identified health and education needs and the condition and age of the patient.
  • Provides a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
  • Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.
  • Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care.
  • In In addition to other job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE:

Education:

• Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Experience:

• None

Licensure:

• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to onboarding. BLS: Basic Life Support-American Heart Association (AHA)

Physical Demands: Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 20-50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.zards include potential exposure to body fluids and associated pathogens/infectious disease, as well as potential exposure to chemicals, pathogens/infectious disease, as well as potential exposure to chemicals.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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