LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS NURSING AND REHAB OF ROWAN COUNTY

Liberty Healthcare Management; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist in directing nursing services under RN supervision and to monitor patient conditions in a geriatric setting.

The role requires a current NC LPN license, annual CPR certification, and a willingness to cover emergencies and assist with orders as directed by physicians. High school diploma and nursing education from an accredited program are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse is required and must be licensed in North Carolina.
• Current CPR certification (annual) is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent completed before graduation.
• Experience in geriatric nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing nursing services for the unit in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act and under RN supervision.
• Delegate duties to nursing staff and monitor performance under RN oversight.
• Observe patients for signs of adverse changes in physical or mental condition.
• Notify attending physician in emergencies and implement changes to orders as instructed.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient monitoring

Emergency response

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

LPN diploma

Job description

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

AtLiberty 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. Implementchanges 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.