City/State
Woodbridge VAWork Shift
Swing ShiftOverview:
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center - Woodbridge VA
Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department
Full Time and Swing Shift
Monday-Thursday 12:00pm-10:00pm
40 hours/week
The Emergency Department is seeking a LPN to work in the focused care side of the ED (not acute care).
Overview
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) in the clinical setting within the scope of practice dictated by the State Boards of Nursing. The LPN demonstrates professional and clinical knowledge relative to designated clinical practice setting in the delivery of direct patient care adhering to the level of verified competency dictated by the site specific program. The LPN works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support and communicate effectively with other licensed independent practitioners (Physicians NP PA) in collaboration while providing care and treatment for patients clinical support and teaching for patient and family members and adheres to the legal and ethical standards of nursing practice. LPN manages responsibilities of workload with accuracy provides excellence in customer service performs testing medication administration and the implementation of nursing interventions and care plans to support a holistic approach to patient care. The LPN serves as patient advocate in the prevention of illness or disease. The work of the LPN may be performed in hospitals nursing homes assisted living facilities outpatient clinics or private homes.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire. A valid LPN license in state(s) of practice is required.
Education
Certification/Licensure
Experience
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical CentersEmergency Departmentis a 37-bed facility that sees a wide range of acute and emergent diagnoses. Recently designated as a Level III Trauma Center we see a multitude of traumatic injuries that require emergent stabilization. Also a certified Primary Stroke Center we were recently awarded with the Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Award for Stroke Carethe highest award a hospital can receive. We pride ourselves on being able to care for anyone and anything that comes through our door. From pediatric to geriatric patients and every age in betweenwe specialize in respiratory cardiac septic and behavioral health alike. If working in a high-acuity fast-paced environment along awesome teammates is exciting to youcome join our amazing ED family!
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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging cancer services cardiovascular care emergency care lab services orthopedics weight loss services and more all powered through Sentara eCare a comprehensive electronic medical record addition to our hospital Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge Lorton Springfield and Alexandria Va. We improve health every day come be a part of the community.
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