Licensed Practical Nurse

Mountain Community Health Partnership; Bakersville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employer Paid Health Insurance

Life Insurance; Group and Voluntary

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mountain Community Health Partnership is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team in North Carolina. The LPN will provide nursing care under supervision of RNs, physicians, NPs, and PAs, serving as a liaison between patients and providers to ensure quality care.

Key duties include collecting patient information, assessing status, coordinating tests, and administering medications with adherence to the North Carolina Nursing Practice Act.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and valid LPN license in NC.
• BLS certification required.
• One year experience in medical/surgical nursing or clinical setting preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong communication and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection: chief complaint, allergies, medications, medical history, and vital signs.
• Provide ongoing assessment and report changes to supervising clinician.
• Coordinate care by tracking test results and consult records.
• Participate in pre-planning and daily huddles.
• Perform delegated nursing functions per policies and standards of care.
• Administer medications and venipuncture for lab specimens; assist in emergencies.
• Collaborate with team members and support assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Bilingual

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, NC

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) is seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team. The LPN will provide nursing care to patients under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistances in accordance with the North Carolina Nursing Practice Act. The LPN will serve as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in data collection including patient's chief complaint, allergies, medications, medical history and vital signs.
• Provide ongoing assessment of patient status and report changes to supervising healthcare provider.
• Facilitate coordination of care by obtaining and tracking test results and consult records.
• Engage in pre-planning and daily huddles to discuss patients on the day's schedule.
• Perform delegated nursing functions using established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Administer medications, perform venipuncture for lab specimens, and assist in emergencies.
• Work cooperatively with team members and assist in their assignments.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Valid LPN license in the state of NC.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Experience: One year experience in medical/surgical nursing or clinical setting preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, detail-oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and critical thinking skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Bilingual, preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employer Paid Health Insurance
• Life Insurance; Group and Voluntary
• Paid Time Off