LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS

Liberty Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Health in Wilmington, NC is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join Liberty Commons. This role supports nursing services under RN supervision and contributes to compassionate geriatric care.

Responsibilities include directing nursing care on the unit, delegating tasks, monitoring patients for changes, notifying physicians, and assisting with changes to orders as directed. A valid NC LPN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with NC license
• Current CPR certification
• Willing to work as charge nurse and cover emergencies
• Ability to provide quality geriatric nursing

Responsibilities

• Assists in direction of nursing services for unit/hall, under RN supervision
• Delegates duties to nursing staff and monitors performance under RN supervision
• Observes patients for changes in physical or mental condition
• Notifies attending physician in emergencies and implements physician orders
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS

Liberty Health Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

About this position

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS

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.