Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surg nights

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 28,333 - 40,353; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Medical/Surgical Unit. You will deliver safe, competent nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and collaborate with physicians and the care team to meet patient needs.

The role requires NC LPN licensure, BCLS, and strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position is full-time, night shift, onsite, with a 36-hour work week and a salary range described in the job details.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• BCLS Certification.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates skills in providing for patient care needs in accordance with age/population of patients served.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to assigned patients.
• Support and assist the Registered Nurse in provision of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to achieve high standards of care.
• Maintain a friendly, helpful, courteous contact with patients, families, and other staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Nursing care

Education

Graduate of approved LPN program

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

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.

Responsibilities

Patients and families through the provision of direct patient care services. Other key customers are physicians, coworkers and other health care team members. Insures that all contact with customers is friendly, helpful, courteous, and projects a positive image of the unit and hospital.

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.

Professional Experience Requirement

• None.

Licensure/Registration/Certification

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates skills in providing for patient care needs in accordance with age/population of patients served.
• Successfully completed hospital approved pharmacology examination with a score of 80 or above.

Work Environment

• Exposure to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens and other infectious diseases requiring the use of protective equipment; exposure to other hazards, such as radiation, toxic waste, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, etc. based on the departments. Possible exposure to conditions, such as noxious odors, fumes, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Stressful work periods and rotating shifts.

Physical Requirement

• Requires a range of physical activity from sedentary work to heavy work. Includes sitting, standing, walking and lifting patients; some carrying, pushing, pulling, and lifting objects involved in day-to-day activities.
• Ability to use appropriate Safe-Patient Handling equipment.
• Visual acuity, auditory and verbal skills necessary.
• Ability to concentrate in surroundings.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Medical/Surgical Unit

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

Equal Opportunity

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.