LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - MARY GRAN

Liberty Health; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Health in Clinton, North Carolina, seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our caring team. You will assist in directing nursing services on the unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, providing compassionate geriatric care and adhering to the Nursing Practice Act.

You will delegate duties, observe patients, notify physicians in emergencies, and implement changes to orders as instructed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with an accredited LPN diploma.
• Current, valid North Carolina LPN license.
• Willing to work as charge nurse and cover emergencies as needed.
• Ability to provide quality geriatric nursing and follow doctors' orders.
• CPR certification required yearly.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direction of nursing services under RN supervision.
• Delegates duties to nursing staff and monitors performance under RN supervision.
• Observes patients for signs of adverse change or reactions.
• Notifies attending physician of emergencies and updates orders as instructed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient Care

Team Delegation

Emergency Response

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse diploma

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - MARY GRAN

Liberty Health Clinton, North Carolina, United States

About this position

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

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.