Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

WOODBURY WELLNESS CENTER, INC.; Hampstead (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plans

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Night shift differential

Overtime pay

Job summary

WOODBURY WELLNESS CENTER, INC. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care for residents according to their care plans.

You will administer procedures, monitor status, and collaborate with physicians/FNPs to ensure timely and accurate care across shifts. The role requires NC LPN licensure, CPR certification, and the ability to work flexible shifts including days, evenings, or nights, with on-call and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the state of North Carolina or licensure via reciprocity.
• Certified in Adult CPR. Must have completed an American Heart Association approved course.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing procedures to residents in accordance with the resident’s care plan
• Ensure that a thorough report regarding residents’ status is received and given on assigned unit
• Make rounds with Physicians/FNP
• Notify Physician/FNP of changes in a resident’s condition
• Take orders, transcribe orders correctly to the MAR/TAR; carry out/administer orders appropriately
• Assist with daily and PRN documentation on needs and conditions for all Residents
• Take, record, and monitor vital signs, and addresses any resulting care needed
• Provide personal care services as needed to residents: oral care, bathing, shaving, nail/ hair care, dressing, repositioning, ambulating, assisting with elimination needs, transferring to and from wheelchair, bed, etc.
• Make frequent rounds on the assigned unit to ensure care is being properly provided and that the residents environment is clean, free from clutter and safety hazards
• Manage staff under LPN supervision to ensure care and documentation is complete and appropriate
• Communicate recommendations from Pharmacy Consultant, Registered Dietitian, consultations from outside Physicians, etc. to resident’s Physician; Takes and transcribes orders recommendations as indicated
• Admit and discharges residents as indicated
• Administer medications, treatments, and care as ordered to resident’s in a safe, appropriate manner
• Communicate any changes in the resident’s clinical condition, acute episodes, Physician orders, etc. with resident’s responsible party
• Address concerns and questions related to resident’s care in a timely manner
• Assist with emergency care and transfers as indicated
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing/Designee within scope of practice

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Current Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the state of North Carolina or licensure via reciprocity

Certified in Adult CPR. Must have completed an American Heart Association approved course

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice in all steps of the nursing process is limited and focused because, by law, it is a dependent and directed scope of practice. LPN practice requires assignment or delegation by and performance under the supervision, orders, or direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), Physician, or other person authorized by State law to provide the supervision. LPNs implement health care plans developed by the RN and/or by any person authorized by State law to prescribe such a plan.

Job Type

• Full-time
• Part-time
• PRN
• Temporary Contract

Supplemental Pay

• Competitive salary offered. Apply to learn more.
• Signing bonus potential (up to $5,000 for qualified hires)
• Referral program
• Overtime pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off (vacation/sick/holiday pay)
• Tuition Assistance Scholarship programs for education advancement opportunities
• Night shift differential *** $2
• Weekend Warrior Program – enhanced pay rate for Weekend Only Commitment (Three 8 or 12 hours shifts Friday/Saturday/Sunday every weekend)
• Additional pay at night *** .50 for hours between 11pm-7am
• Premium pay for 8-12 week temporary contract/commitment

Schedule

• 8 and 12 hour shift schedules available
• Days, Evenings and Night Shifts available
• Work Weekends and Holidays as scheduled
• Work extra/extended hours as needed
• Reports for duty as scheduled

Benefits for Eligible Employees

• 401(k): Roth or Traditional Plans, Eligible to enroll upon 6 months of employment
• 401(k) matching: 4%
• Health insurance: 80% Paid by facility for full-time employees
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurance available

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing procedures to residents in accordance with the resident’s care plan
• Ensure that a thorough report regarding residents’ status is received and given on assigned unit
• Make rounds with Physicians/FNP
• Notify Physician/FNP of changes in a resident’s condition
• Take orders, transcribe orders correctly to the MAR/TAR; carry out/administer orders appropriately
• Assist with daily and PRN documentation on needs and conditions for all Residents
• Take, record, and monitor vital signs, and addresses any resulting care needed
• Provide personal care services as needed to residents: oral care, bathing, shaving, nail/ hair care, dressing, repositioning, ambulating, assisting with elimination needs, transferring to and from wheelchair, bed, etc.
• Make frequent rounds on the assigned unit to ensure care is being properly provided and that the residents environment is clean, free from clutter and safety hazards
• Manage staff under LPN supervision to ensure care and documentation is complete and appropriate
• Communicate recommendations from Pharmacy Consultant, Registered Dietitian, consultations from outside Physicians, etc. to resident’s Physician; Takes and transcribes orders recommendations as indicated
• Admit and discharges residents as indicated
• Administer medications, treatments, and care as ordered to resident’s in a safe, appropriate manner
• Communicate any changes in the resident’s clinical condition, acute episodes, Physician orders, etc. with resident’s responsible party
• Address concerns and questions related to resident’s care in a timely manner
• Assist with emergency care and transfers as indicated
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing/Designee within scope of practice

Qualifications/Requirements

• Responsible for maintaining the current license to practice as an LPN in the state of North Carolina
• Must be able to attest to meeting the Continuing Competence Requirements at the time of license renewal as outlined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Ability to work with any staff, Physician, visitor, vendor, resident, and family member regardless of race, gender, disease process, lifestyle, religious, spiritual or cultural beliefs, or treatment
• Attend facility mandatory in-services/staff meetings as posted/scheduled
• Complete facility mandatory competencies in a timely manner
• Covid vaccine or religious/medical exemption (Required)

Education

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the state of North Carolina or licensure via reciprocity
• Certified in Adult CPR. Must have completed an American Heart Association approved course