Licensed Practical Nurse- Full-time, Day shift

Cape Fear Valley Health System; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Lillington, NC, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, nurse-led care in the pediatric clinic. Under supervision, you will assess patients, implement care plans, administer medications, and maintain accurate records.

The role emphasizes teamwork with physicians and office staff in a busy outpatient setting. Candidates must be licensed LPNs, have excellent English communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and participate in developing the plan of care.
• Collaborate with health-team to implement patient plan of care.
• Provide direct nursing care and follow patient care plans.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Maintain patient records and ensure safety and quality care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nursing care delivery

Medication administration

Safety and infection control

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Relocation Assistance Available! Facility Premiere Pediatrics Lillington Location Lillington, North Carolina Department Cape Fear Valley Pediatric Care - Lillington Job Family Clinics - Outpatient Work Shift Days (United States of America)

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN responsible for nursing care of patients under the supervision of the office manager or physician; assists clinic personnel/patients with clinic functions.

Major Job Functions

• Participates in assessment of patient
• Collaborates with departmental and interdisciplinary groups in developing the patient plan of care
• Follows patient's plan of care while participating in the direct nursing care to assigned patients
• Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological needs of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse or other authorized person(s)
• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care
• Administers medication as ordered by physician
• Facilitates a safe environment
• Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately
• Maintains required competencies
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities and monitors the quality of care
• Establishes collaborative interpersonal relationships with other Health System staff
• Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the medical regimen
• Actively participates in cost containment and completes accurate charging for patient services
• Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP), if applicable

Other duties as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: High school graduate or equivalent required
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills Verbal and written skills required Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of the patients typically served
• Physical Requirements: Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs Visual acuity for observation of patients Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material Must be able to lift 35 pounds
• Required Licenses and Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.