Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Neuro Stepdown

Advocate Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in High Point, NC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing services under supervision of a registered nurse or physician, consistent with licensure and plan of care.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LPN program, NC LPN licensure, and BLS within 6 months. Prior LPN experience preferred. The role involves direct patient care, medication administration and coordination with the health care team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LPN training program
• Licensed Practical Nurse licensure from the state of NC
• BLS within 6 months unless exempted by leader
• Previous LPN experience in a clinical or health care setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care activities per education, training, and licensure according to an established care plan.
• Directs or escorts patients to clinical areas, prepares patients, assists with examinations, and collects data.
• Administers and documents medications ordered by providers; calls in med orders to pharmacy.
• Assists with interpretation of patient data and monitors health care status and treatments.
• Documents findings and adheres to policies/procedures; maintains chart accuracy.
• Reviews and documents procedures, meds, supplies, and testing on the patient chart.
• Triages and documents patient phone calls regarding medications and conditions; coordinates with provider as needed.
• Cleans and stocks examination rooms and supply areas.
• Participates in clinical studies data collection and quality assurance.
• Attends team meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains knowledge of care teams for patient coordination and self-management.

Education

Graduation from an accredited LPN training program

NC LPN licensure

BLS (American Heart Association) within 6 months

Previous LPN experience in health care setting preferred

Job description

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs nursing services in the care and treatment of patients.

Job Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited LPN training program
• Licensed Practical Nurse licensure from the state of NC
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Previous experience as an LPN in a clinical or other health care setting preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care activities consistent with education, training, and licensure according to an established health care plan, as delegated by the registered nurse or physician.
• Directs or escorts patients to various clinical areas, prepares patients and assists with examinations and assessments, makes observations, collects data, and reports information. Performs physical and physiologic measurements using standardized guidelines.
• Serves as liaison between patient and provider. Administers and documents medications ordered by the providers. Calls in medication orders to the patient's pharmacy.
• Assists with the interpretation of patient related data. Recognizes relationships between data gathered and patient's health care status and treatment regimens.
• Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities. Documents findings relevant to patient's health care status or plan of care, document accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures.
• Reviews and documents all procedures, medications, supplies, or additional testing done on the patient's chart.
• Triages and documents all incoming patient phone calls regarding medications, medical conditions and reviews with the provider when indicated, the necessary care ordered.
• Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas.
• Participates in clinical research studies by performing data collection and/or quality assurance.
• Participates in regular team meetings and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Maintains knowledge of care teams for coordination of patient care, self-management, population management, and communication skills.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.