LPN Inpatient - Adult Acute Care Unit Job at Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA

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  • Carilion Clinic
  • Roanoke, VA

Job Description

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

5 West is a 26-bed, newly renovated unit at Carilion Clinic that specializes in meeting the complex needs of the medical and/or surgical patient. Our patient population ranges from pneumonia and general medical conditions to minor surgical procedures and complex medical/psychosocial needs. A special focus of our team includes the complex issue of IV drug related infections that require up to 6 weeks of medical care. This special team consists of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Peer Recovery Specialists, Addiction Physicians, Psychiatric Technicians, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and many others who are passionate about helping in the recovery of patients who have often lost hope for a future life. Our patients have lovingly named our unit “The Hope Unit”.


Practices practical nursing within the parameters set forth in Carilion Clinic’s Plans for the Provision of Patient Care and functions under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Partners with the RN in collecting data, planning, implementing and evaluating patient/resident care. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients/residents served.

  • Participates in the nursing process for patients of all ages served.
  • Contributes to the development of the patient/resident database and interdisciplinary
  • plan of care.
  • Identifies patient/resident/family/caregiver educational needs, incorporates into the
  • plan of care, implements, and documents.
  • Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for
  • patients/residents.
  • Implements prescribed therapeutic treatment plan and procedures.
  • Administers prescribed medication to patients/residents.
  • Demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patient’s rights, and provider
  • of psychological/social/cultural support.
  • Contributes to Carilion’s performance improvement activities and demonstrates support
  • of service area/facility/organization initiatives.
  • Contributes to the orientation and career development of others.

What We Require:


Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Experience: None required.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Licensed to practice practical nursing in the state of Virginia. Must obtain/maintain AHA BLS-HCP. In Psychiatry and Behavioral Health de-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained going forward.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Specific experience and certifications may be listed in service line specific addendums to this job description. Must successfully complete orientation and competency requirements. Must be able to meet essential job functions.

About Carilion


This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

 


Requisition Number: 148741  
Employment Status: Full time 
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital  
Shift: Day/Evening 
Shift Details: 7a-7p, EOW
Recruiter: EMILY L HICKS  
Recruiter Phone: 540-728-0504  
Recruiter Email: elhicks@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

 

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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