Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), General Surgical/Trauma (Per-Diem)
Arlington, Virginia
You'll give nursing care to your assigned patients under an RN's direction.
Posted Aug 26
- Unit and setting
- General Surgical/Trauma · Hospital General Surgical/Trauma
- License
- LPN license Licensed as an LPN by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.Virginia LPN license
- Term
- Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), General Surgical/Trauma (Per-Diem)
Do you qualify?
- License
- Virginia LPN license Licensed as an LPN by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required. Check your license
- Certification
- BLS certification BLS certification is required.
- Education
- Nursing certificate Certificate in nursing is required.
Preferred
- Experience
- 1 year nursing/patient care experience One year of healthcare/medical - nursing/patient care experience is preferred.
What it pays
- Pay reviews
- Pay depends on qualifications, experience, skill level and market
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverage, subject to eligibilityincluding medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)
- BenefitsWellness and retirement benefitsas well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Delegate care to assistive personnel They are also responsible for delegation to assistive personnel.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
Posted on VHC Health’s careers page.
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Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), General Surgical/Trauma (Per-Diem) Job Description:
Purpose & Scope
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the nursing care of his/her assigned patients under the direction or supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). They are also responsible for delegation to assistive personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care.
Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with supervisory skills, are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory, or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word.
Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.
Education
Certificate in nursing is required.
Experience
One year of healthcare/medical - nursing/patient care experience is preferred.
Certification/
Licensure
Licensed as an LPN by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.
BLS certification is required.
Additional Job Description
At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.
In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level
- shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.
VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
What's around it?
Arlington, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% above the US average
- Median rent
- $2,322/mo
- Household income
- $142,114/yr, all local households, not nurse pay