! LPN/LVN-Medical/Surgical (Nights)

Company: Wythe County Community Hospital
Location: Wytheville
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Wythe County Community HospitalUnder the direction of the nursing director or other supervisor, assumes responsibility for providing patient care for his/her specified department/shift, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Works in collaboration with all other care disciplines to provide a safe, efficient and coordinated care for assigned patients. The LPN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups, from pediatrics to geriatrics.-- - The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. He/she must interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs and to provide care in accordance with physician orders, the Joint Commission standards, OSHA regulations, nursing and departmental policies and procedures.-- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - A $10,000 sign on bonus is offered to an experienced LPN.Job Requirements: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or eligibility to sit for exam. Prefer one year of experience working on a medical-surgical care unit/ telemetry unit. BCLS certification required within 30 days of initial employment. ACLS, PALS Certifications within 6 months of employment Ability to accept regular on-call assignments for regularly scheduled shifts when acuity and/or census indicates need.-- - Will be available to report to facility within 60 minutes of notification.-- - This status will be determined by Department Director, Supervisor, Clinical Team Lead/Charge Nurse or House Supervisor.ALifePoint Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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