Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgical Unit

Carolinas Medical Center; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for full-time, 36 hours per week on a 3‑12 hour shift schedule with every 3rd weekend. The role requires completion of an accredited Practical Nursing program and an active LPN license in the state.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, data collection, administering medications, wound care, and communicating changes to the RN. BLS certification must be obtained within 6 months if required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• No experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per policies and standards.
• Assist with data collection and assessment.
• Document interventions and patient responses.
• Administer medications and perform IV therapy and wound care as directed.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to RN.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Nursing fundamentals

Education

Practical Nursing program

Tools

Electronic medical records

Windows OS

Job description

Department

34433 Atrium Health Cleveland - Nursing: Surgical 5E

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

3 12-hour shifts, every 3rd weekend

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

Major Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Assists with assessment by collecting and documenting data, actions and responses including biological, psychological, social and cultural factors.
• Detects significant changes in patient condition and reports these to the registered nurse.
• Assists with developing the plan of care and implements as directed by the registered nurse.
• Supports and reinforces patient teaching according to individualized plan of care.
• Documents performance of nursing interventions and patient's response to those interventions and communicates effectiveness of interventions and changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
• Communicates changes in medical orders to the registered nurse.
• Performs clinical tasks or skills such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, venipuncture, etc.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and

Education Required

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with a variety of patients, family, staff and physicians.

Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.

Ability to multi‑task with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.

Must be able to:

• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.

Must be able to:

• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.

Must have functional vision, speech, and hearing.

May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Note: Eligibility for pro