Licensed Practical Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (Per Diem)

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 34,343 - 39,509; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Kinston seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver competent nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves direct patient care and collaboration with physicians and team members to provide the best patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include ensuring positive patient interactions and providing assistance in a hospital environment. Candidates must be licensed in North Carolina and hold BCLS Certification. The position offers a per diem schedule and the opportunity to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina.
• BCLS Certification.
• Successful completion of hospital approved pharmacology examination.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members.
• Insure all contact with customers is friendly and courteous.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina. BCLS Certification.

Education Requirements

Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.

Professional Experience Requirement

None.

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: Per Diem
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: Variable
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.