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

capefearvalley; United States; Sur place; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse to join the 8 South Medical Telemetry unit on nights. The team delivers direct nursing care under RN supervision and collaborates across disciplines to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, maintaining accurate records, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. New graduates are welcome; relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current North Carolina LPN license or compact state licensure.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills essential.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients under RN supervision.
• Assess patients and participate in developing the care plan.
• Administer medications as ordered and document care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with health team to ensure quality care.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Current NC LPN license or compact licensure

Description du poste

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!!

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

8 South Medical Telemetry

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Summary

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

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

• 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:
• 8 South is a 34-Bed Medical-surgical/Telemetry unit: all private rooms.
• Our Care team consists of a team that provides safe quality care: Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Unit Clerks, Resource Nurses, Care Coordinators, Clinical Educator and Nurse Manager.
• New Graduate Nurses are accepted!
• Our patients include Adult and Geriatric patients.
• Work Experience:
• Pre and Post Surgery Requiring Telemetry Monitoring
• Acute and Chronic Renal Disease
• Neurological Disorders
• Endocrinology Disorders
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Psychosocial Disorders
• Acute Respiratory Disorders
• Acute Cardiac Disorders
• Cardiac Dysrhythmia Requiring Drug Therapy/Adjustment
• 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