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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Southside Medical Center

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Bon Secours

Petersburg, Virginia

Posted Aug 28

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Shift
12-hour days
Unit
ER

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour days
Term
Permanent
Practice
Epic charting
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
LPN
Experience
New graduates

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$30/hr
nursing in Virginia$36/hr

The median for nursing in Virginia is $36/hr, across 390 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Southside Medical Center

***11a-11p Hours***

Bon Secours

About Us

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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) Acute Care – Southside Medical Center

Job

Summary

The LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) delivers safe and efficient care to patients using nursing interventions. The LPN is responsible for general clinical and clerical duties associated with direct and indirect patient care.

Essential Functions

Gives direct nursing care and assists with care of the patient at the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse

Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice

Performs phlebotomy services

Contributes to the plan of care with input from patient/family and other members of the healthcare team

Administers ordered medications and treatments, within scope of care, prescribed by a Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner while using appropriate medical equipment as needed

Other duties as assigned

Education

High School Degree or GED

Completion of an accredited LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing) Program

Certifications

Current state licensure as an LPN or LPN applicant (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred, not required)

Experience

One year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, LPN) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred, not required)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred, not required)

Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units)

Range

Minimum: $23.20 Maximum: $35.97

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and 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 Bon secours – 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

Sourced from Bon Secours’ careers page.

Requirements

  • LPN

Benefits

  • Health savings account
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

Place

City
Petersburg, Virginia
Median rent
$1,174/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$50,698/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

State price level
1% above the national average

Virginia index 101.1, where 100 is the national average.

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Bon Secours Mercy Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health. The organization serves communities across multiple states through an integrated network…

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