LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE

Liberty Health; Blowing Rock (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Health Blowing Rock, NC is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge. You will assist in directing nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and support the care team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

The role requires a valid NC LPN license, current CPR certification, and willingness to serve as charge nurse when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license from NC Board of Nursing (current, valid).
• CPR certification required yearly.
• Willing to work as charge nurse and cover emergencies.
• Attend in-service training and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direction of nursing services under RN supervision.
• Delegates duties to nursing staff and monitors performance.
• Observes patients for signs of adverse change.
• Notifies attending physician of emergencies and implements orders as instructed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication with physicians

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license (NC)

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE

Liberty Health Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States

About this position

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

***$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available!***

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Job Description

• Assists in direction of nursing services for unit/hall, in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Delegates duties to professional nurses and non-professional nursing personnel and monitoring work performance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Observes patients for symptoms and/or reactions, including general physical and/or mental condition for signs, which may be indicative of adverse change.
• Assists with notifying attending physician of emergencies and death of patients in the unit. Implement changes in orders as instructed or ordered by physicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Licensed Practical Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, valid license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing and submit proof of license renewal every other year.
• Willing to work as charge nurses, and work as needed during emergencies to assure adequate coverage.
• Ability to provide quality nursing care to patients, follow doctors’ orders, and have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
• CPR certified yearly.
• Attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.

Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.

EOE.