Licensed Practical Nurse - PCU (Nights)

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

UNC Lenoir Health Care in North Carolina seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide safe, competent nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will support and assist RNs and collaborate with physicians and the care team to meet patient care objectives.

This full-time night position requires graduation from an approved PN program and current NC LPN licensure with BCLS. The unit emphasizes progressive care with a 36-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
• Professional Experience Requirement: None.
• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina. BCLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of safe, competent nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to achieve high standards of care.
• Maintain friendly, helpful, and professional interactions with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing

Job description

Description

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
• Professional Experience Requirement: None.
• License/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 Requirements

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: Progressive Care 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: 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.