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The Palliative Care unit is an adult inpatient medical—surgical unit with 10 private patient rooms that have excellent views of the Roanoke Valley.  Comprised of Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants, our nursing team is specially trained at providing care for people living with serious illness.  Palliative Care focuses on relief of symptoms and stressors of a serious illness.  Our focus is patient centered, and with the Palliative Care team, we provide interprofessional assessment and comprehensive management of patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and bereavement needs. 

This position is full time, working the night shift with every other weekend and rotating holidays.

The LPN Inpatient

• Provides practical nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
• Participates in the nursing process, including data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of individualized interdisciplinary plans of care.
• Identifies patient, family, and caregiver educational needs and incorporates education into the plan of care.
• Implements prescribed treatments and therapeutic interventions.
• Administers medications in accordance with provider orders and scope of practice.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development to deliver age-appropriate care.
• Advocates for patients and supports their rights, providing psychological, social, and cultural support.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Supports performance improvement initiatives and contributes to quality outcomes.
• Participates in orientation and development of new staff.
• Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to service excellence.
• Supports organizational mission, vision, and values and complies with all policies and procedures.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required.

Experience: None.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. De-escalation training required within 4 months of hire for Psychiatry and Behavioral Health roles and must be maintained thereafter.

Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP certification required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must successfully complete orientation and competency requirements. Must be able to meet essential job functions. Additional experience or certifications may be required based on service line.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

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For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color,  religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.  That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training