What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare?
Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists in collecting patient information, planning, and implementing patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. LPN integrates education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. This role exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner and supports care focused on medical intervention within the patient's healing environment, creating relationships with patients, their caregivers, and support system. The position is accountable for all delegated patient care based on established standards of nursing practice and policies and procedures. The LPN only performs those procedures and processes that are within the scope of practice for an LPN.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required Education: Successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
Preferred Education: Not applicable
Preferred Experience: One (1) or more years recent patient care related experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Applicant must be licensed to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Maintains current BLS certification and required certifications for department assigned.
