LPN Med-Surg PT Days

Cone Health Medical Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking an LPN to support hospital care teams in documenting patient histories and assisting with care plans. The role requires a practical nursing diploma, a valid North Carolina LPN license, and BLS CPR certification.

Under supervision, you will help implement care plans, ensure sterile technique, and communicate instructions to patients and families. You will also respond to emergencies and perform other duties as assigned within the hospital system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect patient history and medical information for complete case documentation in hospital medical records.
• Assist in developing and implementing care plans as directed by the RN or provider.
• Ensure proper techniques and safety precautions per Cone Health policies in sterile environments.
• Communicate health care instructions to patients and families for the care plan.
• Respond to emergencies and hazards using PPE and hospital precautions to minimize risk to patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Care coordination

Documentation

Emergency response

Patient family communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Practical Nursing Diploma

ADN within 4 years of hire

Tools

EHR systems

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.