LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Company: WEXFORD HEALTH SOURCES INC
Location: Abingdon
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Licensed Practical NurseFacility: SWVRJA - Abingdon
FacilityLocation: 15205 Joe Derting Dr., Abingdon, VA
24210SCHEDULE: 5:00PM-5:30AM OR 5:00AM-5:30PM
POSITION SUMMARYA Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for
assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing
process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Under the supervision of Registered Nurses, directs and guides
patient teaching activities commensurate with education and
demonstrated competencies.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the
supervision of Registered Nurse, assists in the assessment of the
physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the
Health Care Unit and, as necessary in the Housing Units.Assists in
planning and individual treatment programs by utilizing available
resources in planning care and consults with registered nurses,
physicians and correctional officers.Assists in implementing
individual treatment programs in the Health Care Unit and, as
necessary, in the housing unit.Implements clinical and technical
aspects of care in accordance with established policies and
procedures.Implements medical plan through administering
medications and intervention in accordance with physician
instructions.Documents nursing encounters, patient response,
effectiveness, complications, etc., and communicates information to
supervisory personnel and physicians, in accordance with physicians
orders.Uses available in-house resource personnel and departments
for treatment/consultation.Respects dignity and confidentiality of
patient.Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration and
blood pressure).Applies and changes dressings. Job Requirements:The
following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent
combination of education and experience may be accepted.TRAVEL:
Minimal travel required.LICENSING: Current Virginia Licensed
Practical Nursing (LPN) LicenseCERTIFICATION: Current CPR
certificationEDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited School of
NursingPREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year clinical
experienceEOE/M/F/D/V
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Keywords: WEXFORD HEALTH SOURCES INC, Asheville , LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, Healthcare , Abingdon, North Carolina
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