LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) ? OS-Tuckahoe Orthopedics - Richmond

Physician Services – Primary Care, Specialty Care Service Line | Days | On-Site | Regular

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) – OS-Tuckahoe Orthopedics - Richmond

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Physician. The LPN functions as an integral part of the health care team to provide the highest quality of care to the patient by preparing and assessing patients for provider visits. In this position, the LPN will observe, record, and report patient responses to medical care.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs
  • Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice
  • Appropriately labels and packages specimens, as trained
  • Assists in providing indirect care through various clerical or administrative duties as assigned by the registered nurse
  • Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested
  • Assists provider with procedures, treatments, and interventions
  • Other duties as assigned

    Education:

    • Vocational/ Technical Degree in Licensed Practical Nursing (required)

      Certifications:

      • Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)  in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required) 

      • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (required)

      • IV Therapy card (preferred)

        Experience:

        • One year of previous experience in a physician’s office or ambulatory care setting (required) 
        • One year of clinical patient care experience in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or health/hospice (preferred, not required) 

          Skills & Abilities:

          • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to all ages of the patients 
          • Ability to learn and use a computer-based patient appointment scheduling and registration system  
          • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team 
          • Strong interpersonal communication and organization skillsMany of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
            
            Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
            Prescription drug coverage
            Flexible spending accounts
            Life insurance w/AD&D
            Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
            Paid time off
            Educational Assistance
            And much more
            
            *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

            All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com