LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - CAPITAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Liberty Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Health Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist in directing nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include delegating duties, monitoring staff, and observing patient conditions for any adverse changes.

The ideal candidate is a licensed practical nurse with CPR certification, a high school diploma, and willingness to cover emergencies and shifts as needed in geriatric care settings.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse license (NC) current and renewal proof.
• High school graduate and graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Willingness to work as charge nurse and cover emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direction of nursing services under RN supervision.
• Delegates duties to nursing staff and monitors performance under RN supervision.
• Observes patients for signs of adverse change in condition.
• Notifies attending physician of emergencies and implements changes in orders as instructed by physicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient monitoring

Emergency response

CPR certification

Education

LPN license

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - CAPITAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Liberty Health Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

About this position

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Job Description:

• Assists in direction of nursing services for unit/hall, in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Delegates duties to professional nurses and non-professional nursing personnel and monitoring work performance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Observes patients for symptoms and/or reactions, including general physical and/or mental condition for signs, which may be indicative of adverse change.
• Assists with notifying attending physician of emergencies and death of patients in the unit. Implement changes in orders as instructed or ordered by physicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school graduate.
• Licensed Practical Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, valid license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing and submit proof of license renewal every other year.
• Willing to work as charge nurses, and work as needed during emergencies to assure adequate coverage.
• Ability to provide quality nursing care to patients, follow doctors’ orders and have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
• CPR certified yearly.
• Attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.

Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.