Acute Care LPN - Women's Services

Licensed Practical Nurse Women's Services

Job Code LP1272

FLSA Status Full-time

$5,000 Sign on Bonus!

About US

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Women’s Services functions primarily in Obstetrical Operating Room, labor/delivery rooms, antepartum unit, and Obstetrical Emergency Department. In the setting of a vaginal delivery, the LPN will assist the Registered Nurse in positioning the patient during labor, establishing IV access, and triage steps including obtaining blood work and vital signs.

The LPN role will also function as a newborn nurse at delivery; including initial simulation/drying of infant, placing skin to skin, helping baby/mother latch for initial breastfeed, coaching the patient on hand expression of breast milk obtaining vital signs, and cord blood sampling, if ordered. The LPN will manage the newborn in the first two (2) hours of life while in the labor/delivery unit. The LPN will report all findings to the RN for the RN to assign APGAR scores and complete the initial assessment.

Responsibilities and Competencies

• Patient Care: Provides assessment, evaluation, and management of patients.
• Participates in the collection of patient data as needed.
• Determines nursing care needs through recognition of relationships between data gathered and a patient's health status and treatment regimen.
• Identifies relevant resources based on necessity and availability.
• Communication: Communicates information to others responsible for or involved in the care of the patient.
• Participates in dialogue with the patient/chosen support system to identify the individualized care plan.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate communication tools such as Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Question (SBARQ) when communicating within the interdisciplinary team and when handing off patient care.
• Documents with appropriate information in a timely manner.
• Teamwork: Participates as part of the interdisciplinary care team in planning individualized care.
• Collaborates with the registered nurse to consider ongoing modification of care plan based on patient needs, capabilities, and conditions.
• Medical Knowledge: Demonstrates core knowledge of biomedical and clinical sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care.
• Identifies nursing interventions and goals for the patient and reviews goals with the registered nurse.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement, evidence-based practice, and research.
• Engages in self-reflection and develops personal goals to enhance knowledge, obtain professional certification, or pursue academic degree.
• Integrates gained knowledge into practice.
• The LPN assists with and is responsible for the gathering of appropriate supplies for cases
• Having knowledge of and practices sterile technique
• Sets up sterile field
• Actively participates and ensures responsibilities for turnover to occur in an acceptable and timely manner
• Having knowledge of instruments and equipment used
• Anticipates the needs of the team
• Passes instruments to surgeons during surgery and invasive procedures
• Having knowledge of drugs used in surgery/invasive procedures
• Handles medications in a sterile environment
• Performs count procedures per policy during surgical and invasive procedures
• Manages sharps

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Direct Reports? No

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma required. Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program required. Completion of a nursing program as approved by the State Board of Nursing.

Experience: 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Licensure: Applicable state LPN license required. Labor & Delivery: NRP, Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Intermediate Fetal Monitoring and/or National Certification Corporation Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification within one year.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly. Ability to communicate verbally and in written form. Basic computer knowledge.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Physical Demands

Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: No

Compensation Information

The base compensation range for this role is $32.26 - $43.36 hourly

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.