Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospital

Cone Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health in Burlington, North Carolina is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality support to the healthcare team in a hospital setting. This role involves assisting in patient care by developing care plans, ensuring safety precautions, and effectively communicating with patients and their families.

Applicants must possess a High School Diploma, a Diploma in Practical Nursing, and a valid LPN license in North Carolina. The position offers an opportunity for new graduates to join the Cone Health LPN Academy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Diploma in Practical Nursing is mandatory.
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) must be completed within 4 years of hire.
• Current LPN license in North Carolina is essential.
• BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support care team by collecting patient history and medical information.
• Assist in developing care plans directed by a Registered Nurse.
• Ensure proper techniques and safety precautions in sterile environments.
• Communicate health care instructions clearly to patients and families.
• Respond to emergencies and safety hazards appropriately.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Completion of Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospital supports the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider in a hospital setting to provide high-quality patient care. Working under close supervision, this role develops and implements hospital-based care plans and prepares equipment for procedures across the organization's hospital systems.

Essential Job Function

• Supports the care team by collecting patient history and medical information in order to provide complete case documentation in hospital medical records.
• Assists in developing and implementing care plans as directed by the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider to serve patient needs of those being treated in a hospital.
• Ensures that the proper techniques and safety precautions are taken in accordance with Cone Health policies around sterile environments.
• Communicates health care instructions to patients and families in order to deliver information in a clear way for the care plan.
• Helps to respond to emergencies and safety hazards by utilizing personal protective equipment and hospital precautions to avoid patient harm.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Diploma in Practical Nursing; Completion of Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required within 4 years of hire.

Experience

• Required: None; New LPN Graduates must be accepted into the Cone Health LPN Academy

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: Current LPN license in North Carolina; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider