Licensed Practical Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (Day Shift)

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina seeks an attentive Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver safe, competent nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will support the RN in patient care and work with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to meet high standards for patient populations served.

The role requires NC LPN licensure and BCLS certification, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
• Current NC LPN licensure and BCLS certification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to achieve high standards of care.
• Ensure all interactions with patients and families are friendly, courteous, and professional.
• Adhere to age-specific care guidelines and hospital safety protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

LPN education

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.

Other Information

Other information:

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: 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: Day 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.