LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - GOLDEN YEARS NURSING HOME

Liberty Health; Falcon (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Liberty Health Falcon, NC is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join Golden Years Nursing Home. Under RN supervision, you will help direct nursing services for your unit and provide quality geriatric care in a compassionate setting.

This position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Candidates must hold a North Carolina LPN license, be CPR certified, and be willing to cover shifts as charge nurse during emergencies while complying with all nursing practice standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Licensed Practical Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, valid LPN license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing and renewal.
• Willing to work as charge nurses, and work as needed during emergencies to assure adequate coverage.
• CPR certified yearly.
• Attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Geriatric nursing

Vital signs monitoring

Emergency response

Education

LPN license (North Carolina)

High school diploma

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - GOLDEN YEARS NURSING HOME

Liberty Health Falcon, North Carolina, United States

About this position

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - GOLDEN YEARS NURSING HOME

Liberty Cares With Compassion

$10,000 Sign on Bonus!

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.

Background checks/drug-free workplace. EOE.