LPN - Direct Patient Care & Care Planning

UNC REX Healthcare; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Pittsboro, NC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care across inpatient, ambulatory, home health, or hospice settings. You will implement care plans, monitor patient responses, and collaborate with the care team to meet evolving needs.

The role requires graduation from a state accredited practical nurse program and NC LPN licensure with BLS. Standard hours are 40 per week, and pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education.
• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in North Carolina and requires BLS.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to development and maintenance of an individualized plan of care and consults with other health professionals to assure needs are met.
• Observes, assesses, documents, and reports patient responses to treatments and teaching; adjusts priorities of care.
• Participates in unit/department enrichment activities such as committees and CQI activities.
• Provides a broad range of treatments/therapies including respiratory treatments, suctioning, medication administration, monitoring of cardiac monitors and ventilators, and assisting physicians with procedures.
• Assists patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Provides support to patients and families and verbally de-escalates frightened or potentially aggressive patients.

Education

Practical nurse education program

Job description

UNC Health in Pittsboro, NC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care across inpatient, ambulatory, home health, or hospice settings. You will implement care plans, monitor patient responses, and collaborate with the care team to meet evolving needs.

The role requires graduation from a state accredited practical nurse program and NC LPN licensure with BLS. Standard hours are 40 per week, and pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.