LPN Med-Surg Part Time Nights

Cone Health Medical Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the care team in a hospital setting. Under supervision, the LPN helps develop and implement hospital-based care plans and prepares equipment for procedures across the hospital systems.

Responsibilities include documenting patient history, assisting in care plan development, maintaining sterile practices, and communicating instructions to patients and families. LPN Academy acceptance is required for new graduates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Diploma in Practical Nursing.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required within 4 years of hire.
• Current LPN license in North Carolina.
• BLS (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Supports the care team by collecting patient history and medical information for hospital records.
• Assists in developing and implementing care plans as directed by the RN or healthcare provider.
• Ensures proper techniques and safety precautions per Cone Health policies in sterile environments.
• Communicates health care instructions to patients and families for the care plan.
• Responds to emergencies and safety hazards using PPE and hospital precautions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospital supports the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider in a hospital setting to provide high-quality patient care. Working under close supervision, this role develops and implements hospital-based care plans and prepares equipment for procedures across the organization's hospital systems.

Essential Job Function:

• Supports the care team by collecting patient history and medical information in order to provide complete case documentation in hospital medical records.
• Assists in developing and implementing care plans as directed by the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider to serve patient needs of those being treated in a hospital.
• Ensures that the proper techniques and safety precautions are taken in accordance with Cone Health policies around sterile environments.
• Communicates health care instructions to patients and families in order to deliver information in a clear way for the care plan.
• Helps to respond to emergencies and safety hazards by utilizing personal protective equipment and hospital precautions to avoid patient harm.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Diploma in Practical Nursing; Completion of Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required within 4 years of hire.

Experience:

• Required: None; New LPN Graduates must be accepted into the Cone Health LPN Academy.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Current LPN license in North Carolina; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.