Licensed Practical Nurse

Central Continuing Care; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy, NC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to document residents' conditions, implement physician orders, assign nursing care, and supervise CNAs. The role requires strong clinical judgment and teamwork in a community setting.

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited LPN program with a valid North Carolina LPN license and CPR certification; one year of nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited LPN program.
• Valid LPN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.
• One year nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents residents' condition and nursing needs.
• Implements physicians' orders accurately and promptly.
• Assigns nursing care to team members per residents' needs and capabilities.
• Supervises CNAs and other staff; evaluates performance.
• Maintains safety, reports observations, and coordinates care with other departments.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Team supervision

Documentation

Education

Graduate of accredited LPN program

CPR certification

Job description

# Licensed Practical NurseHot JobMount Airy, NC 27030## Description**Essential Functions:*** Documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.* Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.* Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualifications.* Supervises, directs and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.* Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Central Continuing Care, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.* Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.* Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.* Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.* Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.* Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.* Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents.* Interviews applicants and recommends hires. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act.* Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act.* Performs other tasks as assigned.* Promotes interpersonal relationships and develops staff morale* Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance or dietary assistance.* Assures residents safety.## Qualifications# Qualifications:# Education:* Graduate of accredited LPN school of nursing.# Licenses/Certification:* Valid LPN license in the state employed.* Valid CPR certification.# Experience:* One year experience in nursing preferred.