Geriatric LPN Charge Nurse - Compassionate Care Leader

Liberty Healthcare Companies; Fayetteville (NC); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Liberty Health Fayetteville, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support nursing services in the unit, under RN supervision. The role focuses on geriatric patient care, coordination with physicians, and adherence to Nursing Practice Act guidelines.

Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, monitoring patient conditions, and implementing physician orders. Candidates must hold an LPN license in NC, CPR certification, and participate in required

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.

Responsabilités

• 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. Implements orders of changes in orders as instructed or ordered by physicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Nursing assessment

Vital signs

Patient care

Medication administration

CPR

Formation

LPN license

NC Board of Nursing registration

Description du poste

Liberty Health Fayetteville, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support nursing services in the unit, under RN supervision. The role focuses on geriatric patient care, coordination with physicians, and adherence to Nursing Practice Act guidelines.

Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, monitoring patient conditions, and implementing physician orders. Candidates must hold an LPN license in NC, CPR certification, and participate in required