Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

MGA Homecare; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MGA Homecare in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver patient care using the nursing process with limited supervision. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients across various settings.

Requirements include an active NC LPN license, reliable transportation, current TB results or chest x-ray, CPR certification, and the ability to exercise independent judgment with strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Active NC LPN license required.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between assignments.
• TB results or Chest X-ray and CPR certification as per policy.
• Demonstrate organization and independent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing as ordered on the plan of treatment and nursing care plan.
• Document changes and communicate significant patient status updates to leadership.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Documentation

Vital signs monitoring

Education

LPN license (NC)

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Overview

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, the licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing processes of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, and any standards, policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations that govern any facility the LPN is working at.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing as ordered on the plan of treatment and nursing care plan.
• New problems, changes, and/or resolution or problems are identified and followed through as follows:
  • Documentation of same on clinical notes, supplemental physical orders and nursing care plan
  • Skilled observations and significant changes in patient status are communicated to the Director of Clinical Services and/or Clinical Manager.
  • Requests for modification of orders or additional orders are made based on the patient’s clinical status and skilled nursing judgment.
  • Participation in Agency’s other mandated activities as requested by Agency Director such as In-Services.
  • MGA policies, procedures and Handbook are adhered to
  • Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within designated time.

Requirement

• Active NC nursing License
• Reliable transportation.
• Provide copy of current TB results or Chest x-ray.
• Provide copy of current CPR certification as per agency policy.
• Be flexible, organized and have the ability to exercise independent and sound judgment to perform the job duties/responsibilities.

Additional Job Description Information

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EEO Statement

MGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.