LPN Moses Cone Ortho Part Time Weekend Days

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the care team in hospital settings. Under supervision, you’ll help implement care plans, prepare equipment for procedures, and document patient histories for medical records.

You will work under the direction of RNs or providers, ensure sterile technique and patient safety, and respond to emergencies while following Cone Health policies. Eligible candidates include new graduates via the Cone Health LPN Academy.

Qualifications

• Current NC LPN license required.
• BLS (CPR) certification required.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; Diploma in Practical Nursing; ADN within 4 years of hire

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.