Licensed Practical Nurse - (LPN) - Med / surg

Are you ready to join a staff of like-minded professionals that strive to provide compassionate, affordable, high-quality care in our community?

At Valley Regional Hospital, patients are the center of our coordinated care system and right now we have an opening for an LPN to join our team.

The primary responsibility of LPN is :

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a RN and / or physician, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• The ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment, under the supervision of a RN and / or physician, on all patients as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office / clinic standards.

An ideal candidate would have the following qualifications :

VRH employees enjoy a low-cost comprehensive benefits program with highlights below :

Valley Regional is an equal-opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.