LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - CLINICAL DECISION UNIT - ROTATING

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by September 30, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply

Our Clinical Decision Unit is a 16-bed Observation ED in the Main Hospital that will provide care and support to ED patients with a wide range of traumatic injuries, offering the opportunity to build a diverse skill set.

This unit is a great place to gain ED nursing skills and collaborate with a team of approachable doctors.

Staff in the Adult Emergency Department at VCU Medical Center are ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide comprehensive, specialized care for severely injured patients.

VCU Medical Center is the only comprehensive Level I trauma center in the region verified in adult, pediatric and burn trauma care.

We are one of only two adult Level I trauma centers in Virginia verified by the American College of Surgeons. As a Level I trauma center, VCU Medical Center offers 24-hour, on-site surgical staff, dedicated operating room space and round-the-clock access to laboratory services and subspecialties including burn, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, anesthesiology and radiology.

Additionally, VCU Medical Center serves as a referral site for the state and a coordinating facility for the Richmond metropolitan area during disasters.

We provide care across the continuum from arrival into the Emergency Department to rehabilitation, home health and follow-up services.

We are responsible for emergency care of more than 80,000 patients annually. State-of-the-art care is available for cardiac, trauma, pediatric, obstetric and gynecologic emergencies.

From orthopaedic surgeons to neurologists, poison control to cardiologists, our specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to providing exceptional emergency care for all types of medical conditions.

Treatment for patients with severe burns is managed through the Evans-Haynes Burn Center.

The LPN job commences to integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.

This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

This role also provides direction, education, and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.

The LPN job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.

This role safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and / or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire :

Licensure, certification or registration varies depending on the incumbent s employment background and transitional assignment;

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 :

Varies based on transitional duty assignment.

Experience PREFERRED :

Experience as a LPN in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education / training REQUIRED :

Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing

Education / training PREFERRED : N / A

Independent action(s) required :

Follows documented physician / licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines such as treatments and organizes work to carry out assignment.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable) : N / A

Additional position requirements :

Licensed Practical Nurses work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager / Practice Manager.

Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and / or as needed.

Age Specific groups served :

As appropriate based on transitional duty assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate) :

Physical : Lifting 50-100 lbs.

Other : Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Activities : Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental / Sensory : Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional : Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Varies by Need (United States of America)

EEO Employer / Disabled / Protected Veteran / 41 CFR 60-1.4.