LPN - Geriatric Care Leader & Emergency Coverage

Liberty Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Health in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join Hayes Barton Place. This position supports nursing services under RN supervision and delivers quality geriatric care.

The ideal candidate will hold an active North Carolina LPN license, CPR certification, and participate in ongoing in-service training. You will be responsible for implementing physician orders, monitoring patients, and ensuring patient safety during emergencies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 description

Liberty Health in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join Hayes Barton Place. This position supports nursing services under RN supervision and delivers quality geriatric care.

The ideal candidate will hold an active North Carolina LPN license, CPR certification, and participate in ongoing in-service training. You will be responsible for implementing physician orders, monitoring patients, and ensuring patient safety during emergencies.