LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS

Liberty Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services in Wilmington, NC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our compassionate geriatric care team. You will work under RN supervision, delegate tasks, monitor patient status, and respond to emergencies with physician orders.

Requirements include a valid NC LPN license, CPR certification, and willingness to cover shifts as needed. High school diploma and nursing program completion required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse with NC licensure required.
• CPR certification required and renewed yearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing nursing services under RN supervision.
• Delegate duties to nursing staff and monitor performance.
• Observe patients for signs of adverse change.
• Notify attending physician in emergencies and follow orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Caring for geriatric patients

CPR certified

Observation of patient condition

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS

Liberty Health Wilmington, 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.