Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med Surg PRN

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Med Surg - PRN
Schedule : 12-hour shifts
Hourly range: $22.20 - $29.97 per hour
Your experience matters
Sovah Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
This Acute Care position includes a mix of Med/Surg and Telemetry patients.
• Typical staffing ratio: 1:6
• Meditech experience preferred
• Minimum 36 hours/week, including every other weekend

How you’ll contribute
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:
• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medication.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with daily living activities including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient status and responses to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and family.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.

Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Sovah Health – Martinsville
Sovah Health – Martinsville is a 220-bed acute-care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Martinsville Community for over 50 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, as well as the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. We are also proud members of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.
What we’re looking for
Applicants must have an active Virginia LPN license (single-state) or compact license. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins. Graduate of a practical school of nursing required.
Additional requirements include:
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in acute care hospital setting preferred.

More about Sovah Health – Martinsville
Sovah Health – Martinsville is a 220-bed acute-care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Martinsville Community for over 50 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, as well as the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. We are also proud members of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.
EEOC Statement
Sovah Health - Martinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.