Licensed Practical Nurse - Sports Ortho Clinic (Dunn), Full Time Days

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Dunn is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care under supervision for outpatient clinics. You will participate in patient assessments, support the plan of care, and help with clinic operations and documentation.

Eligible candidates must be an LPN in NC or a compact state, with strong communication skills and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current LPN licensure in North Carolina or a compact state.
• Verbal and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of age-specific patient needs.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Participates in assessment of patient.
• Collaborates with team to develop patient plan of care.
• Maintains patient care records.
• Administers medications as ordered by physician.
• Assists with clinic operations and patient flow.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Nursing assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN licensure (NC or compact)

Job description

Relocation Assistance Available!FacilityCape Fear Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - DunnLocationDunn, North CarolinaDepartmentCFV Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - DunnJob FamilyClinics - OutpatientWork ShiftDays (United States of America)SummaryResponsible for nursing care of patients under the supervision of the office manager or physician; assists clinic personnel/patients with clinic functions.Major Job FunctionsThe 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 patientCollaborates with departmental and interdisciplinary groups in developing the patient plan of careFollows patient’s plan of care while participating in the direct nursing care to assigned patientsAdjusts 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 careAdministers medication as ordered by physicianFacilitates a safe environmentRecognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriatelyMaintains required competenciesParticipates in Performance Improvement activities and monitors the quality of careEstablishes collaborative interpersonal relationships with other Health System staffSupports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the medical regimenActively participates in cost containment and completes accurate charging for patient servicesActively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP), if applicableOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe 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 requiredCurrent licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensureWork Experience:NoneKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Demonstrates positive interpersonal skillsVerbal and written skills requiredHas knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of the patients typically servedPhysical Requirements:Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needsVisual acuity for observation of patientsLong periods of standing, walking, bending, and liftingMay involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialMust be able to lift 35 poundsRequired Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart AssociationCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity