LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS OF HALIFAX COUNTY

Liberty Healthcare Management; Weldon (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management in Weldon, NC is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our geriatric care team. You will work under RN supervision, delegate tasks, and monitor patient conditions to ensure quality care.

The ideal candidate holds an active NC LPN license, CPR certification, and is willing to cover shifts as charge nurse during emergencies. Background checks and a drug-free workplace are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with a valid LPN license.
• Current NC LPN license and renewal every other year.
• Willing to work as charge nurse and cover emergencies as needed.
• Provide quality nursing care and follow physicians' orders.
• CPR certified yearly and participate in in-service trainings.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing services on unit under RN supervision.
• Delegate duties to nursing staff and monitor performance.
• Observe patients for signs of adverse change.
• Notify attending physician of emergencies and update orders as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certified

Patient care

Nursing supervision

Education

High school diploma

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS OF HALIFAX COUNTY

Liberty Healthcare Management Weldon, North Carolina, United States

About this position

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.