Licensed Practical Nurse

Goshen Medical Center; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Goshen Medical Center in Dunn, NC is seeking an RN or LPN to provide patient-focused care across the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care using evidence-based practices and coordination with the health team.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and nursing procedures, with strong communication and computer skills, and includes phlebotomy as a potential duty; licensure and CPR/BLS certification are required and kept

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN or LPN license.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• 2+ years in a clinical nursing setting preferred.
• EMR experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in coordination with the health team.
• Ensure accurate documentation and effective communication with staff and patients.

Skills

Reading and following orders

Emergency procedures

Multi-tasking

Phlebotomy

Education

RN or LPN license (NC)

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

General Summary

General Summary: The RN or LPN at Goshen Medical Center is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care of patients. The employee will utilize the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination of care with other health team members.

Performance Requirements

Knowledge

1. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions. Understanding of documentation standards.
2. Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment. Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.
3. Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards.

Skills

1. Skill in reading and following written and oral medical orders.
2. Skill in initiating appropriate emergency procedures.
3. Skill in handling a number of tasks simultaneously.
4. Skill in performing blood draws.

Abilities

1. Ability to use manual dexterity to perform medical treatments.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diverse patient populations.
3. Ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug dosages.

Equipment Operated

Phone, computer, medical charts, stethoscope, echocardiography (EKG) machine, ear-washing instruments, blood pressure cuff, speculums, and other nursing items. May involve use of walkers, wheelchairs, pulse oximetry, and oxygen tanks.

Work Environment

Medical exam and treatment rooms and medical offices. Environmental setting (lighting, temperature, air quality, acoustics) controlled.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards. Daily standing, squatting, walking, bending, and maneuvering. May require lifting up to 50 pounds to transfer/turn patient with/without assistive devices. Stress can be triggered by workload and difficult patients.

Credentials

North Carolina RN or LPN License

CPR/BLS Certification

Licensure and Certification(s) must be current and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Clinical Experience & Skills Requirements

2-years Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse experience in a clinical setting (e.g. health care clinic, hospital, etc.)

Ability to communicated effectively both verbally and in writing

Basic computer skills

Ability to multi-task and provide administrative office assistance if necessary (e.g. answer phones, fax documents, call back patients, etc.)

Phlebotomy experience (preferred but not required)

Electronic Medical Record experience (preferred but not required)