LPN Med-Surg PT Days

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health in Greensboro, NC is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the care team in a hospital setting under close supervision. The role involves aiding in care planning and preparing equipment for procedures across our hospital systems.

The LPN will collect patient history, assist in care plan implementation, ensure sterile technique and safety, communicate with patients and families, and respond to emergencies using PPE and Cone Health policies.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in North Carolina is required.
• BLS (CPR) certification is required (American Red Cross or AHA).
• Completion of ADN within 4 years of hire is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

LPN license

BLS CPR

Communication

Education

High School diploma & Practical Nursing diploma; ADN within 4 years

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.