Geriatric LPN: Charge Nurse & Emergency Coverage

Liberty Healthcare Management; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services in North Carolina is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support nursing services under RN supervision, delegate tasks, and monitor patient conditions. The role includes notifying physicians of emergencies, implementing physician orders, and providing consistent patient care in a geriatric setting.

The candidate should have an LPN license from the NC Board, CPR certification, and availability to cover shifts, including emergencies, with

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. Implementchanges in orders as instructed or ordered by physicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services in North Carolina is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support nursing services under RN supervision, delegate tasks, and monitor patient conditions. The role includes notifying physicians of emergencies, implementing physician orders, and providing consistent patient care in a geriatric setting.

The candidate should have an LPN license from the NC Board, CPR certification, and availability to cover shifts, including emergencies, with