Nursing Jobs in Altavista, VA

CNA Home Health Per Diem
Amedisys, Inc.

Home Health Aide-Virginia Requires C.N.A. License

Amedisys, Inc. Lynchburg, VA
Overview High school diploma or equivalent. Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements. CNA experience within the last two years. If it has been more than two years, you must complete another training and competency program before providing services. Must be able to successfully pass the competency program of the care center. Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills , and experience.
RN Full-time
Agape Care Group

Registered Nurse (RN)

Agape Care Group Lynchburg, VA
Overview Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it important to you that your patients and their families know and feel that you are with them? We are looking for registered nurses who are committed to creating meaningful patient experiences. As a registered nurse on our team, you’ll evaluate patients and create care plans, all while communicating with everyone involved — the patient, the patient’s family, and the care team. You’ll serve as the driver of our care team to ensure every patient receives quality care. And just like all of our team members, our RNs have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement. We’re Offering Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team! Tuition Reimbursement Immediate Access to Paid Time Off Employee Referral Program Bonus Eligibility Matching 401K Annual Merit Increases Years of Service Award Bonuses Pet Insurance Financial and Legal Assistance Program Mental Health and Counseling Programs Dental and Orthodontic Coverage Vision Insurance Health Care with Low Premiums $500 Matching Health Savings Account Short-term and Long-term Disability Access to Virtual Health & Wellness Fertility Assistance Program Our Company Mission Our mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. About Agape Care Group As a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers — Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company’s employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others. Qualifications A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current state license as a registered nurse Experience: 2+ years of nursing experience in a clinical care setting (hospice experience preferred) Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 80-100 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively. We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team. *Pay is determined by years of experience and location.
RN Internship
Centra Health

Clinical Registered Nurse II (Centra Specialty LTAC, FT, 7a-7p)

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) II is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The Clinical RN II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. The RN assumes a full patient assignment and can plan, analyze, intervene and set goals for patient care accordingly. This nurse provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This RN maintains a safe care environment for their patients (clients) and delivers quality care. Responsibilities Job Responsibilities Assessment Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by policies, procedures, or protocols. Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes. Planning Develops, modifies, and integrates an individualized care plan which incorporates the medical plan of care, key elements from the plans of other disciplines, and standards of care and practice. Establishes individualized, measurable patient goals in consultation with the patient, family, and health care team. Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing the care of a specialty patient population. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Patient Education Identifies learning needs of patients/families and teaches by adapting standard information based on needs. Ensures that the patient/family demonstrates knowledge, within the abilities of the patient. Communicates with patients and family to identify their needs and include them in the plan of care. Acknowledges and supports determinations by the patient and/or family concerning treatment. Self and Peer Learning Assumes responsibility for assessing and meeting own learning and professional development needs. Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational programs and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; establishes personal networks; may participate in professional societies. Seeks additional educational opportunities for clinical development and is either ready to learn the charge nurse role or currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Collaboration Makes sound judgments in the decisions involved in coordinating multiple, increasingly complex patient care demands. Supervises delegated care based on abilities of personnel and patient acuity. Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel. Service Recovery Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations. Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely and consistent manner. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization (i.e. flexing during low census). Able to serve as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. May assist in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation of students assigned to the unit. Able to be trained for a charge nurse role or is currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Improvement Activities Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitive, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (i.e. Speak Up for Safety). Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other Duties As Assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications Education Minimum: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) Work Experience Minimum One Year of Nursing (RN) Experience Licenses & Certifications Minimum Registration as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or holds a compact license to practice in Virginia. Basic Life Support Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cath Lab/Electrophysiology Operating Room Critical Care (All) Endoscopy PACU Interventional Radiology Birth Center Centra Specialty Hospital Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Plastic SurgeryRegistered Nurse Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Additional Specialty Requirements – Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatrics Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced And Pediatric Advanced Life Support Emergency Dept.
CRNA Full-time
Centra Health

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Bedford, VA

Centra Health Bedford, VA
$240,000 / year
Job Description CMG Anesthesia Services located in beautiful Lynchburg, VA, is seeking CRNAs to join our multi-specialty group to provide services at our Centra Lynchburg General Hospital and Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital. Cases include - Neuro, Ortho, Trauma, Cath Lab, GYN, Urology, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, and some Peds & OB. Come and join our positive, strong & cohesive anesthesia team where the surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs and OR staff all have a great working relationship! What We Offe r $240k base starting/ increase w/ experience SRNAs—$30k – Pre-employment stipend, given at $2,500/month for 12 months prior to start date $40k Sign-On Bonus $15K Incentive $185/hr excess hours Additional Benefits Package will include: Malpractice with Tail 403(b) and 457(b) tax deferred savings plan; Immediate vested employer contribution match Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental) Incentives $3500 CME Excess call pay Allowable Time off Up to $10,000 in relocation LEAPP program Lynchburg, VA (Pop. 85,000) offers a safe, family-friendly environment with a low cost of living and diverse, affordable housing—from urban lofts to waterfront condos. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking Sharp Top Mountain or the Appalachian Trail, biking Blackwater Creek or Percival’s Island, and activities like boating, fishing, and camping. Families love local festivals, orchards, and the interactive Amazement Square Museum. Travel elsewhere is easy with the Amtrak train station located in downtown Lynchburg or the Lynchburg regional airport. The city also features top-tier arts at the Academy Center and minor league baseball with the Lynchburg Hillcats. Nearby, scenic Smith Mountain Lake offers even more recreation. Centra Medical Group (CMG) is a comprehensive network of nearly 600 employed providers within Centra Health. Centra Health services a population of 600,000 community members with 70 different outpatient and specialty practices. Centra offers primary care and specialty services across Central and Southern Virginia—from Lynchburg to Danville, Farmville, Moneta, and Bedford. CMG includes family practices, specialists, and surgeons in fields such as cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, urology, and more. CMG is also home to the Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency , a training program for future family physicians, many of whom hold academic appointments with institutions like UVA, VCU, VCOM, and Liberty University. CMG is proud to launch LEAPP (Leadership, Excellence, Advocacy, Professional Growth, and Professionalism)— its first clinical advancement program for Advanced Practice Providers. LEAPP offers a flexible, two-tiered pathway for professional development, aligning provider interests with advancement opportunities and financial incentives. Responsibilities $240k base YEAR 1, increased base YEAR 2 and 3 - $40k sign on Bonus No CALL no NIGHTS Schedule: We offer 8-, 10- and 12-hour shifts. Candidates can expect to work one scheduled weekend every 2 months (12 shifts annually). SRNAs-$30k – Pre-employment stipend, given at $2,500/month for 12 months prior to start date Care Team Model 360 beds (LGH) 160 beds (VBH) Strong relationship with our surgeons. Our surgeons appreciate the Anesthesia team s skill set and expertise, which create an excellent work environment. Truly a team-based model. 3:1 supervision/direction of CRNAs Case mix at two hospitals (Expected to provide some coverage at both facilities, hospitals are 4 miles apart): Virginia Baptist: General- mostly bread and butter ambulatory cases, plastics, urology, GYN, peds dental, OB coverage, ophthalmology, and ECTs. Lynchburg General: Level 2 trauma center covering general surgery, interventional cardiology, neurosurgery, vascular, ENT, bariatric surgery, orthopedics, trauma, and electrophysiology procedures. Cerner EMR Qualifications Qualified candidates must possess a master's degree, Current Virginia licensure, or willingness to transfer Certified with NBCRNA, ACLS and PALS.
LPN Internship
Centra Health

LPN II-LGH B21 Ortho Unit-PT/7p-7a

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description Provide patient care under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner, a professional registered nurse, or other licensed health professional, as authorized by the Health Regulatory Boards. The LPN coordinates and manages the care provided to assigned patients of all ages based on the unit care delivery model, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatment. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care, adheres to a culture reflective of Centra’s best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and coordinates various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes. The practice of the LPN reflects the American Nurse Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurse, the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia, and the ANA Principles of Nurse Staffing. Responsibilities Clinical - Assessment Conduct initial assessment in collaboration with RN to co-sign. Conduct ongoing individualized patient assessments as determined by patient condition and/or policies, procedures, protocols, and/or RN direction and reprioritize and implement proper patient care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice patient outcomes. Clinical - Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Provides medication administration following Centra policy for scope of practice. Clinical - Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Reinforces patient education. Clinical - Self and Peer Learning Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational program and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; established personal networks and participate in professional societies. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization. Serves as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. Assists in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation or students assigned to the unit. Quality Assurance and Safety Practices Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitivity, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (I.e. Speak up for Safety) Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to the development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Minimum: Completion of accredited LPN training program. Work Experience Minimum At least one year of Nursing (LPN) experience Operating and monitoring of basic and specialized medical equipment (ex: Accu check machines, IV pumps, EKG machines, etc.) Work Experience Preferred Prior experience in a similar setting. Licenses & Certifications Minimum A valid, current, full and unrestricted LPN license in the State of Virginia. BLS Certification
RN Oncology Internship
Centra Health

Clinical Registered Nurse II-LGH B41 Oncology-PT/7a-7p

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) II is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The Clinical RN II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. The RN assumes a full patient assignment and can plan, analyze, intervene and set goals for patient care accordingly. This nurse provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This RN maintains a safe care environment for their patients (clients) and delivers quality care. Responsibilities Clinical - Assessment Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by policies, procedures or protocols. Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes. Clinical - Planning Develops, modifies, and integrates an individualized care plan which incorporates the medical plan of care, key elements from the plans of other disciplines, and standards of care and practice. Establishes individualized, measurable patient goals in consultation with the patient, family, and health care team. Clinical - Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing the care of a specialty patient population. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Clinical - Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Clinical - Patient Education Identifies learning needs of patients/families and teaches by adapting standard information based on needs. Ensures that the patient/family demonstrates knowledge, within the abilities of the patient. Communicates with patients and family to identify their needs and include them in the plan of care. Acknowledges and supports determinations by the patient and/or family concerning treatment. Self and Peer Learning Assumes responsibility for assessing and meeting own learning and professional development needs. Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational programs and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; establishes personal networks; may participate in professional societies. Seeks additional educational opportunities for clinical development and is either ready to learn the charge nurse role or currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Collaboration Makes sound judgments in the decisions involved in coordinating multiple, increasingly complex patient care demands. Supervises delegated care based on abilities of personnel and patient acuity. Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel. Service Recovery Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations. Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely and consistent manner. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization (i.e. flexing during low census). Serves as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. Assists in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation of students assigned to the unit. Able to be trained for a charge nurse role or is currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Improvement Activities Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitive, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (i.e. Speak Up for Safety). Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other Duties As Assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education Minimum Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) Work Experience Minimum At least One Year of Nursing (RN) Experience Licenses & Certifications Minimum Registration as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or holds a compact license to practice in Virginia Basic Life Support Additional Specialty Requirements After Hire Date According to Department Standards – Advanced Cardiac Life Support *ACLS requirements may be (are) waived for 100% remote employees** Cath Lab/Electrophysiology Operating Room Critical Care (All) Endoscopy PACU Interventional Radiology Birth Center Centra Specialty Hospital Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Plastic Surgery Registered Nurse Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Additional Specialty Requirements After Hire Date According to Unit Standards– Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatrics Additional Specialty Requirements After Hire Date According to Unit Standards – Advanced and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Emergency Dept.
RN Oncology Internship
Centra Health

Clinical Registered Nurse II-LGH B41 Oncology-PT/7p-7a

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) II is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The Clinical RN II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. The RN assumes a full patient assignment and can plan, analyze, intervene and set goals for patient care accordingly. This nurse provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This RN maintains a safe care environment for their patients (clients) and delivers quality care. Responsibilities Clinical - Assessment Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by policies, procedures or protocols. Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes. Clinical - Planning Develops, modifies, and integrates an individualized care plan which incorporates the medical plan of care, key elements from the plans of other disciplines, and standards of care and practice. Establishes individualized, measurable patient goals in consultation with the patient, family, and health care team. Clinical - Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing the care of a specialty patient population. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Clinical - Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Clinical - Patient Education Identifies learning needs of patients/families and teaches by adapting standard information based on needs. Ensures that the patient/family demonstrates knowledge, within the abilities of the patient. Communicates with patients and family to identify their needs and include them in the plan of care. Acknowledges and supports determinations by the patient and/or family concerning treatment. Self and Peer Learning Assumes responsibility for assessing and meeting own learning and professional development needs. Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational programs and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; establishes personal networks; may participate in professional societies. Seeks additional educational opportunities for clinical development and is either ready to learn the charge nurse role or currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Collaboration Makes sound judgments in the decisions involved in coordinating multiple, increasingly complex patient care demands. Supervises delegated care based on abilities of personnel and patient acuity. Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel. Service Recovery Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations. Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely and consistent manner. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization (i.e. flexing during low census). Serves as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. Assists in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation of students assigned to the unit. Able to be trained for a charge nurse role or is currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Improvement Activities Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitive, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (i.e. Speak Up for Safety). Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other Duties As Assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education Minimum Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) Work Experience Minimum At least One Year of Nursing (RN) Experience Licenses & Certifications Minimum Registration as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or holds a compact license to practice in Virginia Basic Life Support Additional Specialty Requirements After Hire Date According to Department Standards – Advanced Cardiac Life Support *ACLS requirements may be (are) waived for 100% remote employees** Cath Lab/Electrophysiology Operating Room Critical Care (All) Endoscopy PACU Interventional Radiology Birth Center Centra Specialty Hospital Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Plastic Surgery Registered Nurse Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Additional Specialty Requirements After Hire Date According to Unit Standards– Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatrics Additional Specialty Requirements After Hire Date According to Unit Standards – Advanced and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Emergency Dept.
LPN Oncology Internship
Centra Health

LPN II-LGH B41 Oncology Unit-PT-7p-7a

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description Provide patient care under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner, a professional registered nurse, or other licensed health professional, as authorized by the Health Regulatory Boards. The LPN coordinates and manages the care provided to assigned patients of all ages based on the unit care delivery model, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatment. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care, adheres to a culture reflective of Centra’s best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and coordinates various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes. The practice of the LPN reflects the American Nurse Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurse, the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia, and the ANA Principles of Nurse Staffing. Responsibilities Clinical - Assessment Conduct initial assessment in collaboration with RN to co-sign. Conduct ongoing individualized patient assessments as determined by patient condition and/or policies, procedures, protocols, and/or RN direction and reprioritize and implement proper patient care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice patient outcomes. Clinical - Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Provides medication administration following Centra policy for scope of practice. Clinical - Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Reinforces patient education. Clinical - Self and Peer Learning Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational program and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; established personal networks and participate in professional societies. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization. Serves as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. Assists in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation or students assigned to the unit. Quality Assurance and Safety Practices Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitivity, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (I.e. Speak up for Safety) Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to the development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Minimum: Completion of accredited LPN training program. Work Experience Minimum At least one year of Nursing (LPN) experience Operating and monitoring of basic and specialized medical equipment (ex: Accu check machines, IV pumps, EKG machines, etc.) Work Experience Preferred Prior experience in a similar setting. Licenses & Certifications Minimum A valid, current, full and unrestricted LPN license in the State of Virginia. BLS Certification
LPN Internship
Centra Health

LPN II-LGH D37 General Medical Unit-PT/7p-7a

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description Provide patient care under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner, a professional registered nurse, or other licensed health professional, as authorized by the Health Regulatory Boards. The LPN coordinates and manages the care provided to assigned patients of all ages based on the unit care delivery model, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatment. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care, adheres to a culture reflective of Centra’s best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and coordinates various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes. The practice of the LPN reflects the American Nurse Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurse, the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia, and the ANA Principles of Nurse Staffing. Responsibilities Clinical - Assessment Conduct initial assessment in collaboration with RN to co-sign. Conduct ongoing individualized patient assessments as determined by patient condition and/or policies, procedures, protocols, and/or RN direction and reprioritize and implement proper patient care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice patient outcomes. Clinical - Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Provides medication administration following Centra policy for scope of practice. Clinical - Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Reinforces patient education. Clinical - Self and Peer Learning Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational program and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; established personal networks and participate in professional societies. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization. Serves as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. Assists in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation or students assigned to the unit. Quality Assurance and Safety Practices Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitivity, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (I.e. Speak up for Safety) Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to the development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Minimum: Completion of accredited LPN training program. Work Experience Minimum At least one year of Nursing (LPN) experience Operating and monitoring of basic and specialized medical equipment (ex: Accu check machines, IV pumps, EKG machines, etc.) Work Experience Preferred Prior experience in a similar setting. Licenses & Certifications Minimum A valid, current, full and unrestricted LPN license in the State of Virginia. BLS Certification
RN Internship
Centra Health

Clinical Registered Nurse II-VBH CSH-PT/7p-7a

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) II is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The Clinical RN II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. The RN assumes a full patient assignment and can plan, analyze, intervene and set goals for patient care accordingly. This nurse provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This RN maintains a safe care environment for their patients (clients) and delivers quality care. Responsibilities Clinical - Assessment Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by policies, procedures or protocols. Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes. Clinical - Planning Develops, modifies, and integrates an individualized care plan which incorporates the medical plan of care, key elements from the plans of other disciplines, and standards of care and practice. Establishes individualized, measurable patient goals in consultation with the patient, family, and health care team. Clinical - Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing the care of a specialty patient population. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Clinical - Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Clinical - Patient Education Identifies learning needs of patients/families and teaches by adapting standard information based on needs. Ensures that the patient/family demonstrates knowledge, within the abilities of the patient. Communicates with patients and family to identify their needs and include them in the plan of care. Acknowledges and supports determinations by the patient and/or family concerning treatment. Self and Peer Learning Assumes responsibility for assessing and meeting own learning and professional development needs. Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational programs and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; establishes personal networks; may participate in professional societies. Seeks additional educational opportunities for clinical development and is either ready to learn the charge nurse role or currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Collaboration Makes sound judgments in the decisions involved in coordinating multiple, increasingly complex patient care demands. Supervises delegated care based on abilities of personnel and patient acuity. Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel. Service Recovery Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations. Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely and consistent manner. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization (i.e. flexing during low census). Serves as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. Assists in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation of students assigned to the unit. Able to be trained for a charge nurse role or is currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Improvement Activities Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitive, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (i.e. Speak Up for Safety). Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other Duties As Assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education Minimum Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) Work Experience Minimum At least One Year of Nursing (RN) Experience Licenses & Certifications Minimum Registration as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or holds a compact license to practice in Virginia Basic Life Support Additional Specialty Requirements After Hire Date According to Department Standards – Advanced Cardiac Life Support *ACLS requirements may be (are) waived for 100% remote employees** Cath Lab/Electrophysiology Operating Room Critical Care (All) Endoscopy PACU Interventional Radiology Birth Center Centra Specialty Hospital Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Plastic Surgery Registered Nurse Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Additional Specialty Requirements After Hire Date According to Unit Standards– Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatrics Additional Specialty Requirements After Hire Date According to Unit Standards – Advanced and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Emergency Dept.
RN Oncology Internship
Centra Health

Clinical Registered Nurse II-LGH B41 Oncology Unit-PT-7p-7a

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) II is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The Clinical RN II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. The RN assumes a full patient assignment and can plan, analyze, intervene and set goals for patient care accordingly. This nurse provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This RN maintains a safe care environment for their patients (clients) and delivers quality care. Responsibilities Clinical - Assessment Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by policies, procedures or protocols. Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes. Clinical - Planning Develops, modifies, and integrates an individualized care plan which incorporates the medical plan of care, key elements from the plans of other disciplines, and standards of care and practice. Establishes individualized, measurable patient goals in consultation with the patient, family, and health care team. Clinical - Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing the care of a specialty patient population. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Clinical - Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Clinical - Patient Education Identifies learning needs of patients/families and teaches by adapting standard information based on needs. Ensures that the patient/family demonstrates knowledge, within the abilities of the patient. Communicates with patients and family to identify their needs and include them in the plan of care. Acknowledges and supports determinations by the patient and/or family concerning treatment. Self and Peer Learning Assumes responsibility for assessing and meeting own learning and professional development needs. Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational programs and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; establishes personal networks; may participate in professional societies. Seeks additional educational opportunities for clinical development and is either ready to learn the charge nurse role or currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Collaboration Makes sound judgments in the decisions involved in coordinating multiple, increasingly complex patient care demands. Supervises delegated care based on abilities of personnel and patient acuity. Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel. Service Recovery Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations. Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely and consistent manner. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization (i.e. flexing during low census). Serves as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. Assists in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation of students assigned to the unit. Able to be trained for a charge nurse role or is currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Improvement Activities Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitive, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (i.e. Speak Up for Safety). Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other Duties As Assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education Minimum Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) Work Experience Minimum At least One Year of Nursing (RN) Experience Licenses & Certifications Minimum Registration as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or holds a compact license to practice in Virginia Basic Life Support Additional Specialty Requirements After Hire Date According to Department Standards – Advanced Cardiac Life Support *ACLS requirements may be (are) waived for 100% remote employees** Cath Lab/Electrophysiology Operating Room Critical Care (All) Endoscopy PACU Interventional Radiology Birth Center Centra Specialty Hospital Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Plastic Surgery Registered Nurse Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Additional Specialty Requirements After Hire Date According to Unit Standards– Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatrics Additional Specialty Requirements After Hire Date According to Unit Standards – Advanced and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Emergency Dept.
LPN Oncology Internship
Centra Health

LPN II-LGH B41- Oncology-PT/7a-7p

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description Provide patient care under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner, a professional registered nurse, or other licensed health professional, as authorized by the Health Regulatory Boards. The LPN coordinates and manages the care provided to assigned patients of all ages based on the unit care delivery model, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatment. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care, adheres to a culture reflective of Centra’s best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and coordinates various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes. The practice of the LPN reflects the American Nurse Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurse, the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia, and the ANA Principles of Nurse Staffing. Responsibilities Clinical - Assessment Conduct initial assessment in collaboration with RN to co-sign. Conduct ongoing individualized patient assessments as determined by patient condition and/or policies, procedures, protocols, and/or RN direction and reprioritize and implement proper patient care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice patient outcomes. Clinical - Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Provides medication administration following Centra policy for scope of practice. Clinical - Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Reinforces patient education. Clinical - Self and Peer Learning Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational program and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; established personal networks and participate in professional societies. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization. Serves as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. Assists in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation or students assigned to the unit. Quality Assurance and Safety Practices Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitivity, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (I.e. Speak up for Safety) Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to the development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Minimum: Completion of accredited LPN training program. Work Experience Minimum At least one year of Nursing (LPN) experience Operating and monitoring of basic and specialized medical equipment (ex: Accu check machines, IV pumps, EKG machines, etc.) Work Experience Preferred Prior experience in a similar setting. Licenses & Certifications Minimum A valid, current, full and unrestricted LPN license in the State of Virginia. BLS Certification
LPN Full-time
Amedisys, Inc.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Amedisys, Inc. Lynchburg, VA
Overview One year of clinical LPN experience. Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. Current CPR certification. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
RN Internship
Centra Health

Nursing Aide Certified-LGH B51 Neuro Intermediate-PRN/Variable Hours

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description The Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) functions under the direction of a licensed professional nurse (nurse). Under the supervision of the nurse, CNAs perform care appropriate to the patient population served and meet daily routine patient care needs. The CNA performs their duties based on the unit care delivery model. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver care as outlined by the nurse. The CNA adheres to a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment. The CNA's practice reflects the laws and regulations for a Certified Nurse Aide as outlined by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Responsibilities Provides and documents patient care under the direction of the registered or licensed practical nurse and as outlined in the plan of care. This care includes providing the patient's activities of daily living but assisting with tasks like meals, bathing, ambulating, toileting, and turning and repositioning. The CNA will also assist with maintaining patient stability by checking and recording vital signs and documenting intake and output. Promotes patient comfort by answering call lights (if applicable to work area) and communicating observations or patient needs to the nursing staff. Contributes to a safe and efficient admission, transfer, and/or discharge process. Maintains patient rights to comfort, privacy, and dignity in the process of providing care. Creates and maintains a clean and safe environment on the unit and within patient rooms and areas that protects patients from harm. Follows organization's policies and procedures in the delivery or care and while interacting with other caregivers. May handle medication that is delivered by the Pharmacy either directly or via the pneumatic tube system and transport the medication to an appropriate storage area or to another employee who is qualified to administer medication (if applicable to work area.) Applies unit service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues. Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively. Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives resulting from evidence-based literature and/or unit-based metrics, provides care consistent with regulatory and legal expectations and standards Consistently practices Centra safety behaviors. Handles conflict resolution opportunities in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner. Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self-appraisal, and earning academic credits and/or attendance at educational programs System Auto-fills : May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time. Required QUALIFICATIONS Certifications and Licensures: Must be certified as a Nurse Aide by the Department of Health Professions of Virginia; AHA BLS CPR Completion Preferred Education: High School Diploma / GED Addendums Certified Nursing Aide – Resource Team / Centra Internal Travel Team REQUIRED: At least 1 year of recent acute care experience Certified Nursing Aide – Stroobants Under the direct supervision of the RN, the Stroobants Cardiology Certified Nursing Assistant performs patient care activities and other task as assigned to assist with primary care in the clinic. The position will also assist in the cardiac monitoring department, including monitor placement and patient education of the equipment. REQUIRED: One (1) year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant; Valid Virginia Driver’s License PREFERRED: Clinical background within a Cardiology setting Certified Nursing Aide – Home Health The Home Health Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) functions under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapist. A home health aide provides services that are ordered by the physician or allowed practitioner; included in the plan of care; permitted to be performed under state law; and consistent with the home health aide training. The duties of a home health aide include: The provision of hands-on personal care; the performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services; assistance in ambulation or exercises; and assistance in administering medications ordinarily self-administered. Home health aides must be members of the interdisciplinary team, must report changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or other appropriate skilled professional, and must complete appropriate records in compliance with the HHA's policies and procedures. A home health aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient. In-service training may be offered by any organization and must be supervised by a registered nurse. REQUIRED: At least one (1) year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant; Valid Virginia Driver’s License PREFERRED: Experience in Home Health Travel is expected to be at 100%. Certified Nursing Aide - Hospice Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, and Occupational Therapist. REQUIRED: At least one (1) year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant PREFERRED: Experience in Hospice or Homecare Travel is expected to be at 100%.
LPN Internship
Centra Health

LPN II (LGH D37 General Medical Unit, PT, 7p-7a)

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description Provide patient care under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner, a professional registered nurse, or other licensed health professional, as authorized by the Health Regulatory Boards. The LPN coordinates and manages the care provided to assigned patients of all ages based on the unit care delivery model, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatment. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care, adheres to a culture reflective of Centra’s best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and coordinates various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes. The practice of the LPN reflects the American Nurse Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurse, the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia, and the ANA Principles of Nurse Staffing. Responsibilities Clinical - Assessment Conduct initial assessment in collaboration with RN to co-sign. Conduct ongoing individualized patient assessments as determined by patient condition and/or policies, procedures, protocols, and/or RN direction and reprioritize and implement proper patient care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice patient outcomes. Clinical - Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Provides medication administration following Centra policy for scope of practice. Clinical - Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Reinforces patient education. Clinical - Self and Peer Learning Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational program and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; established personal networks and participate in professional societies. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization. Serves as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. Assists in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation or students assigned to the unit. Quality Assurance and Safety Practices Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitivity, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (I.e. Speak up for Safety) Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to the development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Minimum: Completion of accredited LPN training program. Work Experience Minimum At least one year of Nursing (LPN) experience Operating and monitoring of basic and specialized medical equipment (ex: Accu check machines, IV pumps, EKG machines, etc.) Work Experience Preferred Prior experience in a similar setting. Licenses & Certifications Minimum A valid, current, full and unrestricted LPN license in the State of Virginia. BLS Certification
RN Internship
Centra Health

Clinical Registered Nurse II (LGH B21 Ortho, PT, 7p-7a)

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) II is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The Clinical RN II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. The RN assumes a full patient assignment and can plan, analyze, intervene and set goals for patient care accordingly. This nurse provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This RN maintains a safe care environment for their patients (clients) and delivers quality care. Responsibilities Job Responsibilities Assessment Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by policies, procedures, or protocols. Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes. Planning Develops, modifies, and integrates an individualized care plan which incorporates the medical plan of care, key elements from the plans of other disciplines, and standards of care and practice. Establishes individualized, measurable patient goals in consultation with the patient, family, and health care team. Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing the care of a specialty patient population. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Patient Education Identifies learning needs of patients/families and teaches by adapting standard information based on needs. Ensures that the patient/family demonstrates knowledge, within the abilities of the patient. Communicates with patients and family to identify their needs and include them in the plan of care. Acknowledges and supports determinations by the patient and/or family concerning treatment. Self and Peer Learning Assumes responsibility for assessing and meeting own learning and professional development needs. Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational programs and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; establishes personal networks; may participate in professional societies. Seeks additional educational opportunities for clinical development and is either ready to learn the charge nurse role or currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Collaboration Makes sound judgments in the decisions involved in coordinating multiple, increasingly complex patient care demands. Supervises delegated care based on abilities of personnel and patient acuity. Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel. Service Recovery Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations. Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely and consistent manner. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization (i.e. flexing during low census). Able to serve as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. May assist in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation of students assigned to the unit. Able to be trained for a charge nurse role or is currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Improvement Activities Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitive, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (i.e. Speak Up for Safety). Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other Duties As Assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications Education Minimum: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) Work Experience Minimum One Year of Nursing (RN) Experience Licenses & Certifications Minimum Registration as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or holds a compact license to practice in Virginia. Basic Life Support Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cath Lab/Electrophysiology Operating Room Critical Care (All) Endoscopy PACU Interventional Radiology Birth Center Centra Specialty Hospital Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Plastic SurgeryRegistered Nurse Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Additional Specialty Requirements – Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatrics Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced And Pediatric Advanced Life Support Emergency Dept.
LPN Internship
Centra Health

LPN II (LGH D37 General Medical Unit, FT, 7p-7a)

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description Provide patient care under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner, a professional registered nurse, or other licensed health professional, as authorized by the Health Regulatory Boards. The LPN coordinates and manages the care provided to assigned patients of all ages based on the unit care delivery model, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatment. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care, adheres to a culture reflective of Centra’s best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and coordinates various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes. The practice of the LPN reflects the American Nurse Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurse, the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia, and the ANA Principles of Nurse Staffing. Responsibilities Clinical - Assessment Conduct initial assessment in collaboration with RN to co-sign. Conduct ongoing individualized patient assessments as determined by patient condition and/or policies, procedures, protocols, and/or RN direction and reprioritize and implement proper patient care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice patient outcomes. Clinical - Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Provides medication administration following Centra policy for scope of practice. Clinical - Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Reinforces patient education. Clinical - Self and Peer Learning Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational program and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; established personal networks and participate in professional societies. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization. Serves as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. Assists in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation or students assigned to the unit. Quality Assurance and Safety Practices Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitivity, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (I.e. Speak up for Safety) Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to the development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Minimum: Completion of accredited LPN training program. Work Experience Minimum At least one year of Nursing (LPN) experience Operating and monitoring of basic and specialized medical equipment (ex: Accu check machines, IV pumps, EKG machines, etc.) Work Experience Preferred Prior experience in a similar setting. Licenses & Certifications Minimum A valid, current, full and unrestricted LPN license in the State of Virginia. BLS Certification
RN OR Internship
Centra Health

Clinical Registered Nurse II - Specialty B (LGH Operating Room, FT, Variable Hours)

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Summary JOB DESCRIPTION The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) II is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The Clinical RN II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. The RN assumes a full patient assignment and can plan, analyze, intervene and set goals for patient care accordingly. This nurse provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This RN maintains a safe care environment for their patients (clients) and delivers quality care. Responsibilities Job Responsibilities Assessment Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by policies, procedures, or protocols. Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes. Planning Develops, modifies, and integrates an individualized care plan which incorporates the medical plan of care, key elements from the plans of other disciplines, and standards of care and practice. Establishes individualized, measurable patient goals in consultation with the patient, family, and health care team. Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing the care of a specialty patient population. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Patient Education Identifies learning needs of patients/families and teaches by adapting standard information based on needs. Ensures that the patient/family demonstrates knowledge, within the abilities of the patient. Communicates with patients and family to identify their needs and include them in the plan of care. Acknowledges and supports determinations by the patient and/or family concerning treatment. Self and Peer Learning Assumes responsibility for assessing and meeting own learning and professional development needs. Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational programs and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; establishes personal networks; may participate in professional societies. Seeks additional educational opportunities for clinical development and is either ready to learn the charge nurse role or currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Collaboration Makes sound judgments in the decisions involved in coordinating multiple, increasingly complex patient care demands. Supervises delegated care based on abilities of personnel and patient acuity. Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel. Service Recovery Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations. Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely and consistent manner. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization (i.e. flexing during low census). Able to serve as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. May assist in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation of students assigned to the unit. Able to be trained for a charge nurse role or is currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Improvement Activities Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitive, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (i.e. Speak Up for Safety). Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other Duties As Assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications Education Minimum: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) Work Experience Minimum One Year of Nursing (RN) Experience Licenses & Certifications Minimum Registration as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or holds a compact license to practice in Virginia. Basic Life Support Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cath Lab/Electrophysiology Operating Room Critical Care (All) Endoscopy PACU Interventional Radiology Birth Center Centra Specialty Hospital Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Plastic SurgeryRegistered Nurse Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Additional Specialty Requirements – Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatrics Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced And Pediatric Advanced Life Support Emergency Dept.
RN ICU Internship
Centra Health

Clinical Registered Nurse II - Specialty A-LGH C24 Surgical Trauma ICU-FT/7p-7a

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) II is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The Clinical RN II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. The RN assumes a full patient assignment and can plan, analyze, intervene and set goals for patient care accordingly. This nurse provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This RN maintains a safe care environment for their patients (clients) and delivers quality care. Responsibilities Job Responsibilities Assessment Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by policies, procedures, or protocols. Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes. Planning Develops, modifies, and integrates an individualized care plan which incorporates the medical plan of care, key elements from the plans of other disciplines, and standards of care and practice. Establishes individualized, measurable patient goals in consultation with the patient, family, and health care team. Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing the care of a specialty patient population. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Patient Education Identifies learning needs of patients/families and teaches by adapting standard information based on needs. Ensures that the patient/family demonstrates knowledge, within the abilities of the patient. Communicates with patients and family to identify their needs and include them in the plan of care. Acknowledges and supports determinations by the patient and/or family concerning treatment. Self and Peer Learning Assumes responsibility for assessing and meeting own learning and professional development needs. Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational programs and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; establishes personal networks; may participate in professional societies. Seeks additional educational opportunities for clinical development and is either ready to learn the charge nurse role or currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Collaboration Makes sound judgments in the decisions involved in coordinating multiple, increasingly complex patient care demands. Supervises delegated care based on abilities of personnel and patient acuity. Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel. Service Recovery Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations. Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely and consistent manner. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization (i.e. flexing during low census). Able to serve as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. May assist in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation of students assigned to the unit. Able to be trained for a charge nurse role or is currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Improvement Activities Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitive, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (i.e. Speak Up for Safety). Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other Duties As Assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications Education Minimum: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) Work Experience Minimum One Year of Nursing (RN) Experience Licenses & Certifications Minimum Registration as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or holds a compact license to practice in Virginia. Basic Life Support Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cath Lab/Electrophysiology Operating Room Critical Care (All) Endoscopy PACU Interventional Radiology Birth Center Centra Specialty Hospital Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Plastic SurgeryRegistered Nurse Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Additional Specialty Requirements – Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatrics Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced And Pediatric Advanced Life Support Emergency Dept.
NP ER Psych Full-time
Centra Health

PMHNP Consult Liaison/Psych Emergency Services

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
$150,000 - $170,000 / year
Job Description Introduction to the Role and Practice Centra Medical Group (CMG) is seeking an experienced, dedicated PMHNP to join our Psych Emergency Services & Consult-Liaison team in beautiful Lynchburg, Virginia. In this dynamic role, you will; provide consultation psychiatric services at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital (358-bed facility), Offer telehealth consults to Virginia Baptist Hospital and other CMG emergency service locations, and deliver care in our EmPATH Unit and Urgent Care settings The EmPATH unit opened in October 2023—the first of its kind in Virginia—Centra’s EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) Unit is a calming, patient-centered space within the Emergency Department. The goal: assess, treat, and return patients safely home whenever possible, reducing extended ED stays or hospitalizations, and ensuring every behavioral health patient receives equitable, excellent care. What We Offer Total Compensation range is $150K-$170K (includes base+ incentives+ production) Sign-On Bonus Up to $15,000 relocation reimbursement Up to $30,000 student loan reimbursement Up to $3,500 CME reimbursement and 5 days for CMEs Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/malpractice/life/disability insurance Lynchburg, VA (Pop. 85,000) offers a safe, family-friendly environment with a low cost of living and diverse, affordable housing—from urban lofts to waterfront condos. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking Sharp Top Mountain or the Appalachian Trail, biking Blackwater Creek or Percival’s Island, and activities like boating, fishing, and camping. Families love local festivals, orchards, and the interactive Amazement Square Museum. Travel elsewhere is easy with the Amtrak train station located in downtown Lynchburg or the Lynchburg regional airport. The city also features top-tier arts at the Academy Center and minor league baseball with the Lynchburg Hillcats. Nearby, scenic Smith Mountain Lake offers even more recreation. Centra Medical Group (CMG) is a comprehensive network of nearly 600 employed providers within Centra Health. Centra Health services a population of 600,000 community members with 70 different outpatient and specialty practices. Centra offers primary care and specialty services across Central and Southern Virginia—from Lynchburg to Danville, Farmville, Moneta, and Bedford. CMG includes family practices, specialists, and surgeons in fields such as cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, urology, and more. Responsibilities Schedule M-F-8am-5pm except UC shift until 6pm/1 wk/mth Includes Rotational Coverage of New Adult Psychiatric Urgent Care and EmPATH Call 1:14, mostly telecall Multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, PMHNPs, LPCs, LCSWs, and other Mental Health professionals Avg Volume variable /day Cerner EMR Hospital employed Mentorship for new hires Strong administrative support Qualifications M.S. in Nursing required Psychiatry and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with PMHNP experience required Current Virginia State Board of Nursing License as a Nurse Practitioner, prescriptive authority Experience preferred
NP Full-time
State of Virginia

Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior

State of Virginia Lynchburg, VA
$102,000 - $107,000 / hour
Title: Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior State Role Title: RN III/Nurse Prct II Hiring Range: $102,000-$107,000 Pay Band: 6 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: CENT VA-LYNCHBURG CITY-Cen Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts. Consider joining Central Virginia Health District as we foster healthy and resilient communities. This is your opportunity to connect with and serve the public in health services. Central Virginia health district is looking for an experienced applicant to fill their Certified Nurse Practitioner Senior position. This position performs patient care as a nurse practitioner with limited or no on-site access to a physician for guidance and oversight. Performs physical examinations, orders diagnostic tests, prescribes controlled substances, may directly perform or direct others to perform nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, and develop and implement care plans including the administration of medication and case management. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner by state code. VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination. The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave. Minimum Qualifications Minimum KSAs: • Demonstrated knowledge of nursing practice and health principles, physical examination techniques and findings both normal and pathological, disease states, diagnostic testing and limits of testing, and pharmacology • Ability to perform and interpret physical assessments, obtain medical history, perform and/or interpret diagnostic testing, formulate differential diagnoses and plan of care and provide health education to clients • Ability to develop patient management plans; excellent clinical judgement with ability to know the limits of practice and when to seek consultation • Demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with staff, patients and the public; ability to participate in educational and professional programs • CPR/BLS certification Additional Considerations n/a Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov . If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply! Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Contact Information Name: Cortez Jackson Phone: n/a Email: cortez.jackson@vdh.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
RN Internship
Centra Health

Clinical Registered Nurse II-LGH C32 Cardiac Intermediate Unit-PT/7a-7p

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) II is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The Clinical RN II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. The RN assumes a full patient assignment and can plan, analyze, intervene and set goals for patient care accordingly. This nurse provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This RN maintains a safe care environment for their patients (clients) and delivers quality care. Responsibilities Job Responsibilities Assessment Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by policies, procedures, or protocols. Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes. Planning Develops, modifies, and integrates an individualized care plan which incorporates the medical plan of care, key elements from the plans of other disciplines, and standards of care and practice. Establishes individualized, measurable patient goals in consultation with the patient, family, and health care team. Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing the care of a specialty patient population. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Patient Education Identifies learning needs of patients/families and teaches by adapting standard information based on needs. Ensures that the patient/family demonstrates knowledge, within the abilities of the patient. Communicates with patients and family to identify their needs and include them in the plan of care. Acknowledges and supports determinations by the patient and/or family concerning treatment. Self and Peer Learning Assumes responsibility for assessing and meeting own learning and professional development needs. Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational programs and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; establishes personal networks; may participate in professional societies. Seeks additional educational opportunities for clinical development and is either ready to learn the charge nurse role or currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Collaboration Makes sound judgments in the decisions involved in coordinating multiple, increasingly complex patient care demands. Supervises delegated care based on abilities of personnel and patient acuity. Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel. Service Recovery Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations. Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely and consistent manner. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization (i.e. flexing during low census). Able to serve as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. May assist in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation of students assigned to the unit. Able to be trained for a charge nurse role or is currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Improvement Activities Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitive, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (i.e. Speak Up for Safety). Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other Duties As Assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications Education Minimum: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) Work Experience Minimum One Year of Nursing (RN) Experience Licenses & Certifications Minimum Registration as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or holds a compact license to practice in Virginia. Basic Life Support Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cath Lab/Electrophysiology Operating Room Critical Care (All) Endoscopy PACU Interventional Radiology Birth Center Centra Specialty Hospital Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Plastic SurgeryRegistered Nurse Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Additional Specialty Requirements – Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatrics Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced And Pediatric Advanced Life Support Emergency Dept.
RN Oncology Internship
Centra Health

Clinical Registered Nurse II-LGH B41 Oncology-FT/7p-7a

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) II is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The Clinical RN II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. The RN assumes a full patient assignment and can plan, analyze, intervene and set goals for patient care accordingly. This nurse provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This RN maintains a safe care environment for their patients (clients) and delivers quality care. Responsibilities Job Responsibilities Assessment Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by policies, procedures, or protocols. Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes. Planning Develops, modifies, and integrates an individualized care plan which incorporates the medical plan of care, key elements from the plans of other disciplines, and standards of care and practice. Establishes individualized, measurable patient goals in consultation with the patient, family, and health care team. Intervention Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Recognizes potential problems and responds to general information/data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures as appropriate. Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing the care of a specialty patient population. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is culturally sensitive to the patient and family, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient care interventions are appropriate. Evaluation Evaluates patient’s responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established goals. Initiates changes in the interdisciplinary care plan based on this evaluation. Problem solves with the specialty team to improve patient outcomes. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Patient Education Identifies learning needs of patients/families and teaches by adapting standard information based on needs. Ensures that the patient/family demonstrates knowledge, within the abilities of the patient. Communicates with patients and family to identify their needs and include them in the plan of care. Acknowledges and supports determinations by the patient and/or family concerning treatment. Self and Peer Learning Assumes responsibility for assessing and meeting own learning and professional development needs. Maintains current competency in nursing specialty and requirements for department; attends required educational programs and may attend additional educational workshops; reviews nursing professional publications; establishes personal networks; may participate in professional societies. Seeks additional educational opportunities for clinical development and is either ready to learn the charge nurse role or currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Collaboration Makes sound judgments in the decisions involved in coordinating multiple, increasingly complex patient care demands. Supervises delegated care based on abilities of personnel and patient acuity. Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel. Service Recovery Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations. Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely and consistent manner. Resource Utilization and Stewardship Supports organizational efforts regarding appropriate resource utilization (i.e. flexing during low census). Able to serve as a preceptor/mentor and works directly with employees to fulfill planned orientation to the department. May assist in the orientation, instruction, direction, and evaluation of students assigned to the unit. Able to be trained for a charge nurse role or is currently functioning in a charge nurse role. Improvement Activities Participates in data collection for quality assurance activities if assigned by department leader. Identifies and communicates recurring practice concerns in specialty areas and their impact on care. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitive, quality, and other specialty indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics. Demonstrates the utilization of Centra’s safety behaviors (i.e. Speak Up for Safety). Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement Projects May participate in Research or Evidence Based Practice projects. Able to communicate research and quality improvement data/findings to peers. Able to interpret quality improvement data relevant to the clinical specialty and communicate this data to peers. Contributes to development or implementation of methods to improve quality care in areas identified as deficient by quality improvement data studies. Ethics Maintains confidentiality in matters as outlined in Centra policies. Delivers care in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Serves as a patient advocate. Maintains patient-nurse relationships with professional role boundaries. Other Duties As Assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications Education Minimum: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) Work Experience Minimum One Year of Nursing (RN) Experience Licenses & Certifications Minimum Registration as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or holds a compact license to practice in Virginia. Basic Life Support Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cath Lab/Electrophysiology Operating Room Critical Care (All) Endoscopy PACU Interventional Radiology Birth Center Centra Specialty Hospital Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Plastic SurgeryRegistered Nurse Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Additional Specialty Requirements – Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatrics Additional Specialty Requirements – Advanced And Pediatric Advanced Life Support Emergency Dept.
RN Manager/Supervisor Full-time
Centra Health

Center Manager RN PACE

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description The PACE Center Manager RN has full responsibility for all disciplines and services provided through Centra PACE Center and administrative tasks related to direct operation of the program. This role provides clinical oversight to the Lynchburg PACE program, Bedford Alternative Care site, and Amherst Alternative Care site. Responsibilities Manages the daily operations of the Lynchburg PACE site under the guidance of the Site Director Coordinates care planning and implementation, preparation for interdisciplinary conferences, and meetings with family and participants. Serves as liaison between individual program disciplines, other PACE departments, and community services providers. Communicates on a daily basis to ensure the information is being conveyed to the IDT for: (1) care planning, (2) morning meetings, (3) documentation into the PACE participant’s medical record for services received at the site. Participates in the PACE leadership team and serves as liaison between administration and direct care staff. Participates in the development of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Plan of Care. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory requirements. Ensure care plans are accurate and in compliance with all regulatory requirements. Manage employee performance which includes regular evaluations, mediating disputes, and administering progressive discipline. Collaborates with direct reports to create, operationalize, and monitor action plans developed as a result of feedback from Employee Engagement Survey and other surveys. Follows-up on risk management concerns within specified time frames. Holds direct reports accountable for Centra safety behaviors. Operates Site within computed productivity targets. Operates Site within budget. Create schedules that meet core staffing needs or develops staffing action plans to address deficiencies. Oversee and holds Site accountable for appropriate utilization and charging of center inventory. Liaisons with Human Resources on complex issues such as Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Worker’s Compensation, recruitment, disciplinary actions, employee engagement, etc. Collaborates with direct reports to create, operationalize, and monitor action plans developed as a result of participant satisfaction survey. Responsible for Clinical oversight in the Lynchburg PACE center, Amherst Alternative Care Site, and Bedford Alternative Care site. The role provides direction to PACE Clinical Supervisors at Amherst, Bedford, and Lynchburg. Direct reports include three PACE clinic supervisors, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Dietician, and masters social workers. Directly reports to the Lynchburg Site Director Other Functions Plans, coordinates, manages, and documents the care provided to participants. Participates in the Program’s Quality Improvement Plan. Displays and promotes a positive public relations approach to staff, physicians, participants and their families, and the community. Ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Identifies and resolves customer service issues. Presents PACE-related information throughout Centra and the community. Contributes to program development through building relationships with potential referral sources. Develop formal or informal mentoring relationships. Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely and consistent manner. Ensures that staff operationalize Centra's best practices. Applies process improvement methodology to center-based initiatives. Follows-up on risk management concerns within specified time frames. Coordinates all activities relating to new enrollees. Performs other duties as assigned. Direct reports: PACE Clinical Supervisor of Lynchburg, Amherst, and Bedford, Lynchburg dayroom CNAS and activity team, and therapy team including Physical and occupational therapist, Masters social workers x3, care plan coordinator, and department assistant. Total direct reports: 18 This role reports to: The Lynchburg Site Director Qualifications Required Qualifications: Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Virginia Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Must have two or more years working experience with older adults. 2 years clinical experience 2 years supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Healthcare, Business, or Leadership with 3 years’ experience in a leadership role. Required Certifications American Heart BLS certification within 30 days of hire and is provided by the organization. Safe Serve Manager Certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire and is provided by the organization.
LPN New Grad Full-time
Centra Health

LPN I New Grad-LGH C32 Cardiac Intermediate Unit-FT/7a-7p

Centra Health Lynchburg, VA
Job Description The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practices under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner, a professional registered nurse, or other licensed health professional authorized by regulations of the Department of Health Regulatory Boards. The LPN coordinates and manages the care provided to assigned patients. Under the supervision of the professional registered nurse (RN), LPNs perform care appropriate to the patient population served and meet daily routine patient care needs. The LPN performs their duties based on the unit care delivery model. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver care as outlined by the RN. The LPN adheres to a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment. The practice of the LPN reflects the American Nurses Association's Code of Ethics for Nurses and the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia. Responsibilities Under supervision of an RN, plans, coordinates, manages, and documents the care provided to assigned patients as appropriate Delegates to appropriate care providers Thinks critically as evidenced by appropriate clinical decision-making and prioritization Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to plan patient care Creates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harm Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) Participates in initiatives resulting from quality indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics Reinforces appropriate patient and/or caregiver education with utilization of applicable resources Promotes and sustains a culture reflective of Centra's best practices Operationalizes change resulting from evidence-based practice or research Applies service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner Identifies personal contributions to unit-based cascading goals Contributes to processes that support efficient patient flow Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self assessment and attainment of degrees, certifications, and continuing education Contributes to providing a supportive environment that is conducive to learning for all students from all academic programs Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program Required Certifications and Licensures: Hold a current, active license as a practical nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a practical nurse. Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card.