Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Breast Center Clinic (Wage)

This is your opportunity to join the #1 Hospital in Virginia!

Responsible for providing patient care health teaching and a safe environment to patients in an inpatient or outpatient setting or in the patient's home as directed by physicians and registered nurses.

* Assists the registered nurse and/or physician through data collection concerning the physical psychological social and cultural dimensions of patients according to practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.

* Organizes and prioritizes nursing care activities considering the needs of the patients and the interdisciplinary team.

* Implements age appropriate interventions based on individual patient's needs as directed by the registered nurse/physician.

* Assists in evaluating the effectiveness of care given in progressing patient toward desired outcomes.

* Assists in developing and implementing patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient.

* Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.

* Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.

* Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care.

* In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.

Experience: No experience required.

Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

May require a valid Virginia Driver's License (VADL). PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job may require standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and bending/stooping.

Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs.

May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Position Compensation Range: $21.95 - $34.02 Hourly UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center.

2023-2024 U.S.

News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures.

We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers.

UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S.

News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.

Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.