LPN Licensed Tech Inpatient - Cardiac Vascular Surgical PCU

LPN opportunity on 7 South Cardiovascular Thoracic Post-Surgical PCU at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center. Primarily day/evening shift with weekend requirement.

The Licensed Tech Inpatient participates in the nursing process to administer nursing care under the direction of the RN. Will partner with the RN in collecting data, planning and implementing patient/resident care and assist with throughput initiatives with a focus on enhancing the patient and customer experience.

Duties of the Licensed Tech Inpatient includes, but not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for obtaining and validating medication reconciliation on admission and discharge.
• Responsible for discharge focused teachings delegated by RN.
• Assist with wound care.
• Assist with safe patient ambulation.
• Role model customer service excellence and related initiatives.
• Mentor Nurse Assistants and is an active preceptor to NAa??s.
• Active in unit base council activities/initiatives.
• Own LOS on unit and actively participates in unit based initiatives.
• Obtaining vital signs and focused patient assessment.

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school either for practical nursing or registered nurses.

Experience: Healthcare experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice nursing LPN in the state of Virginia. Must obtain/maintain AHS BLS-HCP required. May be required to obtain/maintain AHA BLS based on specific work unit.

Other: Employee should enroll into an accredited Registered Nurse program within 15 months of hire.

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