Licensed Practical Nurse

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in North Carolina seeks an LPN to support nursing services under RN supervision, directing staff and monitoring performance.

You will observe patients, report emergencies, follow physician orders, and participate in in-service training; CPR certification required; geriatric care passion essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Valid LPN license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing, with proof of renewal.
• Willing to serve as charge nurse and work during emergencies to ensure coverage.
• Ability to provide quality patient care, follow medical orders, and demonstrate a genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
• Annual CPR certification and participation in in-service training and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing nursing services for the unit under RN supervision, delegating duties to staff, and monitoring performance.
• Observe patients for symptoms or reactions, including physical and mental conditions.
• Notify attending physicians of emergencies or patient death, and implement physician orders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Charge nurse readiness

Patient care

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma

Nursing school graduation

Job description

Role:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing nursing services for the unit under RN supervision, delegating duties to staff, and monitoring performance.
• Observe patients for symptoms or reactions, including physical and mental conditions.
• Notify attending physicians of emergencies or patient death, and implement physician orders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Assist in directing nursing services for the unit under RN supervision, delegating duties to staff, and monitoring performance.
• Observe patients for symptoms or reactions, including physical and mental conditions.
• Notify attending physicians of emergencies or patient death, and implement physician orders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• High school diploma and graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Valid LPN license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing, with proof of renewal.
• Willing to serve as charge nurse and work during emergencies to ensure coverage.
• Ability to provide quality patient care, follow medical orders, and demonstrate a genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
• Annual CPR certification and participation in in-service training and staff meetings.

Additional Info:

Commitment to a compassionate, caring environment with background checks and a drug-free workplace policy.