Geriatric Care LPN | Charge Nurse Opportunity

Liberty Health; Weldon (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Health in North Carolina is seeking an experienced LPN to join our nursing team in a geriatric care setting. You will assist in directing nursing services, delegate tasks, and monitor patient conditions under RN supervision.

Qualified candidates hold an LPN license in NC, completed from an accredited school, with CPR certification and willingness to work as charge nurse during emergencies to ensure adequate coverage. Visit our site for details.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Licensed Practical Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, valid license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing and submit proof of license renewal every other year.
• Willing to work as charge nurses, and work as needed during emergencies to assure adequate coverage.
• Ability to provide quality nursing care to patients, follow doctors' orders, and have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
• CPR certified yearly.
• Attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direction of nursing services for unit/hall, in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Delegates duties to professional nurses and non-professional nursing personnel and monitoring work performance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Observes patients for symptoms and/or reactions, including general physical and/or mental condition for signs, which may be indicative of adverse change.
• Assists with notifying attending physician of emergencies and death of patients in the unit. Implement changes in orders as instructed or ordered by physicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR Certification

Nursing Care

Patient Monitoring

Education

LPN Diploma

Job description

Liberty Health in North Carolina is seeking an experienced LPN to join our nursing team in a geriatric care setting. You will assist in directing nursing services, delegate tasks, and monitor patient conditions under RN supervision.

Qualified candidates hold an LPN license in NC, completed from an accredited school, with CPR certification and willingness to work as charge nurse during emergencies to ensure adequate coverage. Visit our site for details.