Licensed Practical Nurse - Sign on bonus-$15,000-Emergency Department (Day shift)

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 34,343 - 39,509; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Kinston is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide safe and competent care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position requires graduation from an accredited practical nursing program and current licensure in North Carolina.

This full-time role involves direct patient care responsibilities, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring high standards of service. The salary ranges from $24.93 to $28.68 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina.
• BCLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accountability for delivery of safe and competent nursing care to patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide direct patient care services.

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing

Job description

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

• The Licensed Practical Nurse maintains accountability for the delivery of safe and competent nursing care to assigned patients. Provides care by using the nursing process under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Supports and assists the Registered Nurse in provision of care and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to achieve the highest standards of care specificity to the age of the patient.

Responsibilities

• Patients and families through the provision of direct patient care services. Other key customers are physicians, coworkers and other health care team members. Insures that all contact with customers is friendly, helpful, courteous, and projects a positive image of the unit and hospital.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure/Registration/Certification: Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina. BCLS Certification.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Emergency Dept

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $24.93 - $28.68 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.