Licensed Practical Nurse

Goshen Medical Center; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Goshen Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in the Medical department. The RN or LPN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using the nursing process with collaboration from the health team.

Ideal candidates hold a North Carolina LPN or RN license and CPR/BLS certification, with 2 years of clinical experience. Proficiency with basic computer skills and electronic medical records is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and documentation standards.
• Knowledge of infectious disease management and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples.
• Provides basic patient care as ordered. Administers medications and treatments as directed. Assists other health care professionals in exams, procedures, and minor medical tasks. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
• Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical records.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.

Skills

Computer Skills

Clinical Experience/Skills

LPN/RN

Education

North Carolina RN or LPN License

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Qualifications

• Computer Skills
• Clinical Experience/Skills
• LPN/RN

Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Department: Medical

Immediate Supervisor Title: Site Leader

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.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples. Collects specimens for laboratory analysis.

2. Provides basic patient care as ordered. Administers medications and treatments as directed. Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.

3. Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical records.

4. Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.

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)