Licensed Practical Nurse

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist in directing nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delegate duties, and monitor staff performance. The role involves observing patients for symptoms or reactions, notifying physicians of emergencies or patient changes, and implementing physician orders.

You will observe patients for symptoms or reactions, notify physicians of emergencies or changes, and implement physician orders

Qualifications

• High school diploma and graduation from an accredited Nursing School.
• Current, valid license to practice nursing with renewal every other year.
• Willingness to serve as charge nurse and cover emergencies for adequate coverage.
• Ability to deliver quality geriatric nursing care and follow physicians' orders.
• Yearly CPR certification and participation in in-service training and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and delegate duties.
• Monitor staff performance and ensure quality patient care.
• Observe patients for symptoms or reactions and notify physicians of emergencies or patient changes.
• Implement physician orders and ensure patient well-being.
• Maintain compliance with background checks and workplace policies.

Skills

Charge nurse readiness

Geriatric nursing

CPR certification

Nursing supervision

Education

High school diploma and nursing school diploma

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

We are seeking an LPN to assist in directing nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delegate duties, and monitor staff performance. The role involves observing patients for symptoms or reactions, notifying physicians of emergencies or patient changes, and implementing physician orders. Responsibilities include providing quality care, following doctors' instructions, and ensuring patient well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and graduation from an accredited Nursing School.
• Current, valid license from the licensing board, with proof of renewal every other year.
• Willingness to serve as charge nurse and work during emergencies for adequate coverage.
• Ability to deliver quality geriatric nursing care and follow physicians' orders.
• Yearly CPR certification and participation in in-service training and staff meetings.

Additional details include a background check, drug-free workplace policy, and equal opportunity employment.