Licensed Practical Nurse- Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, Full Time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the 7 South Medical Telemetry unit. You will provide direct nursing care to assigned patients under RN supervision and collaborate with the care team to implement the patient plan of care.

The role requires NC LPN licensure, strong communication skills, and adherence to safety and documentation standards. This on-site position supports a diverse patient population with emphasis on acute and chronic conditions.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Administers medications as ordered by physician.
• Maintains accurate and relevant record of patient care.
• Follows patient plan of care and participates in direct nursing care.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN licensure in NC or compact state

Job description

Summary

Responsible for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

7 South Medical Telemetry

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Major Job Functions

• Participates in assessment of patient
• Collaborates with departmental and interdisciplinary groups in developing the patient plan of care
• Follows patient’s plan of care while participating in the direct nursing care to assigned patients
• Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological needs of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse or other authorized person(s)
• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care
• Administers medication as ordered by physician
• Facilitates a safe environment
• Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately
• Maintains required competencies
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities and monitors the quality of care
• Establishes collaborative interpersonal relationships with other Health System staff
• Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the medical regimen
• Actively participates in cost containment and completes accurate charging for patient services
• Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP), if applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education And Formal Training

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure

Unit Description

• 7 South is a 33-bed unit with all private rooms.
• Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistants, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Occupational and Speech Therapists.
• New Graduate Nurses are accepted!
• Our Patients include Adult and Geriatric patients.

Work Experience

• Acute Respiratory Disorders
• Acute Cardiac Disorders
• Acute and Chronic Renal Disease
• Neurological Disorders
• Pre and Post Surgery
• Pre and Post Procedures
• Cardiac Dysrhythmias

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written skills required
• Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements

• Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
• Visual acuity for observation of patients
• Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Required Licenses And Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity