Licensed Practical Nurse-WPP

WakeMed; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse to provide physician support and nursing care to a defined patient population. You will apply treatments, administer medications, and gather patient data under the direction of a provider or registered nurse.

The role requires an LPN license, graduate practical nursing credentials, and about 1 year of nursing or healthcare experience. This on-site position supports our mission to deliver outstanding community health in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Requires LPN licensure and current nursing license.
• Graduate Practical Nursing degree or diploma required.
• 1 year nursing or healthcare-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician support and nursing care to the patient population under supervision.
• Administer medications and monitor treatments for patients as prescribed.
• Collect patient data and document care and observations accurately as part of the medical record.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Clinical documentation

Education

Graduate Practical Nursing

Job description

Overview

Responsible for providing physician support and nursing care to the selected patient population. This is demonstrated through treatments, administration of medication, patient data collection, and other specified assignments under the direction of a provider or registered nurse. Understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values and management of WakeMed Faculty Physicians.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Practical Nurse Required

Education

Graduate Practical Nursing Required

Experience

1 Year Nursing - Related Area Or Healthcare Preferred