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's Lenoir Health Care in Kinston is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide safe, competent care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

You will work in the Progressive Care Unit, delivering direct patient care, collaborating with physicians and the health care team, and supporting families. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, day shift, onsite.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
• Current NC LPN licensure and BCLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process under RN supervision.
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain safety and quality standards for the unit and patients.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Education

LPN education (NC)

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:
Qualifications
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.

• Graduation from an approved School of Li
• censed Practical Nursing.

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 - $28.68per 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.