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LPN LTC Per Diem
Why do people love working at Virtua?
The Virtua Experience
It's a culture of respect, support and continual learning that ensures an exceptional environment for our employees...and our patients. Our warm, patient-focused culture has developed through very specific values that are well understood and reinforced across our organization, day in and day out. It's this attention to detail that has placed Virtua among the Philadelphia Business Journal's Best Places to Work - three years in a row. (Inducted into special Hall of Fame category).
Virtua Health carries forth a commitment to the communities of South Jersey. As one of the region's largest employers we know that, more than anything, our people create the Virtua Experience - starting with senior leadership that is committed to developing employees at every step of their careers. It is strengthened every time we hire talented, dedicated individuals and provide them with leading technology and ongoing opportunities to grow. Summary:
Under the direction of, and in collaboration with a Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care within the scope of their licensure. Includes things such as information gathering, identifies and communicates changes in patient status to RN, Administers and documents therapeutic interventions, assists in education of patients and families, administers medications. (Certified LPNs can initiate IV Therapy and medications (All LPNs can discharge patients).
Position Responsibilities:
Administers, monitors, and documents therapeutic interventions (including medications) and regime as directed by RN.
Identifies and communicates changes in patient¿s status to RN and responds appropriately.
Assists in the education of patient family regarding disease process, individual care needs wellness and safety.
Administers IV Therapy and Medications to patient.
Monitors care rendered by unlicensed assistive personnel.
Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
Position Qualifications Required
Experience Required:
One year previous acute care experience preferred
Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Valid NJ LPN license, BLS, IV and Venipuncture certification as needed
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At Virtua, our passion for what we do characterizes our organization, and creates an exceptional environment for both our employees and our patients. It’s part of the Virtua Experience and everyone who works here has a valuable role in building it. We are always looking for compassionate, talented and motivated people to join our staff as an RN. With a job as an RN at Virtua, you’ll see why we’re so proud of the way our organization continually strives together to realize our mission. It’s why we’ve been named by the Philadelphia Business Journal as the #1 Best Place to Work in South Jersey six years in a row! If you are an RN seeking a job that will provide you with a challenging role, a valued position and a sense of belonging, consider joining Virtua today.