LPN: Direct Patient Care, Day Shift, Relocation

capefearvalley; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse on the Third Floor of Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital.

The role requires strong English communication, teamwork, and knowledge of age-specific patient needs, with relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 RN 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.
• Acts to contain costs and completes accurate charging for patient services.
• Demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital capacity through HIP compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading writing

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Age-specific needs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN license (NC or compact)

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse on the Third Floor of Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital.

The role requires strong English communication, teamwork, and knowledge of age-specific patient needs, with relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.