Licensed Practical Nurse - Long-Term Care jobs in Richmond, VA

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: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: N/A

Experience PREFERRED: Experience in a long term care setting such as a nursing facility (NF), skilled nursing facility (SNF), or assisted living (AL).

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 assignments.
Stays alert to residents' condition and brings concerns to the attention of the RN immediately.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
Licensed Practical Nurses may work all three shifts, weekends and holidays depending on work location.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established by specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
Schedules, including shift rotation requirements and hours of work, may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served:Resident ages will vary depending on work location.

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), Repetitive motion
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

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