Internal Traveler - Office LPN
- Norfolk, VA
- Medical Center (NDC) - Health Center
- Neurology
- Full -time - Days
- 37387
Summary
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GENERAL SUMMARY
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The Internal Traveler - Office LPN provides short-term 13-week assignments for eligible candidates to fill staffing needs. LPNs will be eligible for up to 3 renewable 13-week assignments into critical specialty groups across the CHKDHS. Reports to designated department Supervisor/Manager/Director. This position plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care in response to specific patient needs within a defined scope of practice; as well, provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
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Plans, provides, and monitors specific patient needs following established policies, procedures, and regulations.
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Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
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Current State license as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Practical Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.
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BLS/CPR Training required.
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MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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Associates in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience required.
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Two or more years of relevant current clinical experience required.
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Pediatric experience is preferred.
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Knowledge of scope of the licensed practical nurse and other clinical providers.
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Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
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Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure.
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Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
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Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
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Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families.
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Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
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Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status.
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Ability to use computer and learn new software programs.
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Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools.
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Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
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Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
