LPN CENTRA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL (FT/7A-7P)

Centra Health
Lynchburg, VA, United States
Full-time

Job Description

The LPN CSH performs under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner a registered nurse or other licensed health professional authorized by regulations of the Department of Health Regulatory Boards.

Responsibilities

Commitment to Colleagues

Practices under the tenets of Centra's Professional Practice Model

Under supervision of an RN, plans, coordinates, manages, and documents the care provided to assigned patients

Delegates to appropriate care providers

Thinks critically as evidenced by appropriate clinical decision-making and prioritization

Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to plan patient care

Creates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harm

Participates in initiatives resulting from quality indicators and / or unit-based quality metrics

Ensures appropriate patient and / or caregiver education with utilization of applicable resources

Promotes and sustains a culture reflective of Centra's best practices

Operationalizes change resulting from evidence-based practice or research

Applies service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues

Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations

Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner

Identifies personal contributions to unit-based cascading goals

Under direction of an RN, admits, transfers and / or discharges patients safely and efficiently

Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively

Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self assessment and attainment of degrees, certifications, and continuing education

Contributes to providing a supportive environment that is conducive to learning for all students from all academic programs

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education : Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program

Required Certifications and Licensures : Hold a current, active license as a practical nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a practical nurse.

Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card.

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