Licensed Practical Nurse - Senior Health Clinic, Full-time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Senior Health Services clinic in Fayetteville, NC. This full-time daytime role provides nursing care under supervision, supports clinic staff and patients, and contributes to quality and efficiency in outpatient care.

The ideal candidate will hold NC or compact-state LPN licensure, have strong English communication skills, and be capable of working across interdisciplinary teams to implement

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure.
• English language proficiency and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in patient assessment.
• Collaborates with care teams to develop patient plans of care.
• Follows the plan of care while delivering direct nursing care.
• Administers medications as ordered by a physician.
• Maintains accurate patient records and documentation.
• Maintains a safe environment and responds to emergencies as needed.
• Participates in cost containment and correct charging for services.
• Engages in performance improvement activities and HIP initiatives.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

LPN licensure (NC or compact)

Job description

## Licensed Practical Nurse - Senior Health Clinic, Full-time DaysApply: Senior Health Services: Full time: Posted Today: 40628# Relocation Assistance Available!**Facility**Senior Health Services**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Senior Health Services**Job Family**Clinics - Outpatient**Work Shift**Days (United States of America)**Summary**Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN responsible for nursing care of patients under the supervision of the office manager or physician; assists clinic personnel/patients with clinic functions.# **Major Job Functions**The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:* 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**The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:## **Education and Formal Training**:* High school graduate or equivalent required* Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure## **Work Experience**:* None## **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**Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity