Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient Surgery
Company: Sovah Health - Martinsville
Location: Martinsville
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
SOVAH Health - MartinsvilleAs supervised and delegated by a
registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with
applicable scope and standards of practice.Job Requirements:Minimum
EducationCurrent licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse from the
Virginia State Board of Nursing. Can practice as a LPN Applicant
per the Virginia Department of Health guidelines.Required
SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the
ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a
stressful environment and take appropriate action.Verbal ability to
present information and ideas related to nursing theory and
practice. Ability to accept responsibility and accountability to
perform delegated aspects of the nursing process. Requires the
cognitive ability and practical ability to provide nursing care
appropriate to the patient population assigned, considering patient
age and diagnosis with full implementation of the nursing process
to include Assessment/Reassessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning,
Implementation, and Evaluation.Required SkillsCertifications:AHA
BLS certification required.Required SkillsRequires full range of
motion including handling and lifting patients and/or equipment,
manual and finger dexterity and eye hand coordination. Requires
standing and walking for extensive period of time. May require
lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. May require
frequent bending, squatting and kneeling. Requires corrected vision
and hearing to normal range. Requires ability to work under
stressful conditions and/or irregular hours. Potential for exposure
to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.Minimum Work
ExperiencePrevious experience in acute care hospital setting
preferred.Requirements will include successful completion of
orientation checklist, pharmacology exam, and
skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific
unit.LifePoint 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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