Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surg

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 34,343 - 39,509; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Kinston is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide safe and competent nursing care to assigned patients. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current nursing license in North Carolina. This is a full-time, onsite position with a salary range of $24.93 - $28.68 per hour depending on experience. Ideal candidates must demonstrate strong collaboration skills with medical teams while ensuring excellent care for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• BCLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accountability for the delivery of safe and competent nursing care to assigned patients.
• Support and assist the Registered Nurse in provision of care.

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing

Job description

Overview

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• The Licensed Practical Nurse maintains accountability for the delivery of safe and competent nursing care to assigned patients. Provides care by using the nursing process under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Supports and assists the Registered Nurse in provision of care and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to achieve the highest standards of care specificity to the age of the patient.
• Patients and families through the provision of direct patient care services; other key customers are physicians, coworkers and other health care team members. Ensures that all contact with customers is friendly, helpful, courteous, and projects a positive image of the unit and hospital.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION
• Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
• EXPERIENCE
• None.
• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina. BCLS Certification.

Details

• Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
• Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
• Organization Unit: Medical/Surgical Uni
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
• Salary Range: $24.93 - $28.68 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Night Job
• Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.