Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgical Unit Weekender

Carolinas Medical Center; Shelby (NC); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 52.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Atrium Health Cleveland is seeking a Practical Nurse for its 5E Surgical unit in Shelby, NC. The role involves direct patient care, planning and coordination under the supervision of the registered nurse, and delivering safe, evidence-based nursing services on a part-time schedule.

Qualifying candidates will have a Practical Nursing program completion and must obtain BLS; an LPN license is required. The unit handles diverse surgical cases and emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care.

Formación

• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding and EMR systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop rapport with patients, families and staff.
• Strong organization, prioritization and problem solving.
• Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care per policies and standards.
• Assist assessment by documenting data and responses; report changes.
• Help develop and implement the plan of care with the RN.
• Support patient teaching per the care plan.
• Document nursing interventions and patient responses clearly.
• Communicate changes in orders to the RN.
• Perform clinical tasks such as med administration and IV therapy.

Conocimientos

Computer skills

Communication skills

Rapport-building

Organization

Multitasking

Educación

Practical Nursing

Descripción del empleo

Department:

34433 Atrium Health Cleveland - Nursing: Surgical 5E

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

24

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full time, 3 twelve-hour shifts per week Day shifts Every third weekend rotation

Pay Range:

$25.30 - $37.95

Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby is a 241-bed hospital serving greater Cleveland County, NC, and the surrounding region. We were the first Level III trauma center in NC, offering advanced emergency care. We strive every day to bring advanced care to the community. We also believe in serving the community outside our hospital walls, as evidenced by our commitment to health education, and through our contributions to organizations such as United Way and Relay for Life.

Join our 32-bed med-surg unit specializing in surgical procedures such as total joint replacements, colon resections, cholecystectomies, appendectomies, amputations, urology procedures and other varieties of patients.

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.
• Must be able to: lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to: 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.

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.

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