LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE

Liberty Health; Blowing Rock (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Liberty Health in Blowing Rock, NC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge. The LPN will assist with nursing services, delegate tasks under RN supervision, monitor patient conditions, and respond to emergencies.

Requirements include an LPN license, CPR certification, and willingness to cover shifts as needed for adequate unit coverage. EOE.

Qualifications

• High school graduate
• Licensed Practical Nurse; graduated from an accredited School of Nursing
• CPR certified yearly and maintain certification

Responsibilities

• Assists in direction of nursing services for unit/hall, under supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Delegates duties to nursing staff and monitors performance under RN supervision
• Observes patients for signs or adverse changes in physical/mental condition
• Notifies attending physician of emergencies and changes in orders as instructed by physicians
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

CPR certified

Geriatric nursing

Nursing supervision

Education

LPN license

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE

Liberty Health Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States

About this position

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE

Liberty Cares With Compassion

***$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available!***

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Job Description:

• Assists in direction of nursing services for unit/hall, in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Delegates duties to professional nurses and non-professional nursing personnel and monitoring work performance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Observes patients for symptoms and/or reactions, including general physical and/or mental condition for signs, which may be indicative of adverse change.
• Assists with notifying attending physician of emergencies and death of patients in the unit. Implement changes in orders as instructed or ordered by physicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school graduate.
• Licensed Practical Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, valid license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing and submit proof of license renewal every other year.
• Willing to work as charge nurses, and work as needed during emergencies to assure adequate coverage.
• Ability to provide quality nursing care to patients, follow doctors’ orders, and have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
• CPR certified yearly.
• Attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.

Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information. Background checks/drug-free workplace. EOE.