LPN - Outpatient Clinic Care & Assessments

Cape Fear Valley Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support Senior Health Services in Fayetteville, NC. The role involves nursing care under supervision of the office manager or physician and assisting clinic staff with daily clinic operations.

The LPN will participate in assessments, implement the patient plan of care, administer medications, and ensure patient safety and quality of care while maintaining records and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Participates in assessment of patient
• Collaborates with departmental and interdisciplinary groups in developing the patient plan of care
• Follows patient’s plan of care while participating in the direct nursing care to assigned patients
• Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological needs of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse or other authorized person(s)
• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care
• Administers medication as ordered by physician
• Facilitates a safe environment
• Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately
• Maintains required competencies
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities and monitors the quality of care
• Establishes collaborative interpersonal relationships with other Health System staff
• Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the medical regimen
• Actively participates in cost containment and completes accurate charging for patient services
• Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP), if applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written skills

Education

High school diploma

LPN licensure in NC or Compact state

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support Senior Health Services in Fayetteville, NC. The role involves nursing care under supervision of the office manager or physician and assisting clinic staff with daily clinic operations.

The LPN will participate in assessments, implement the patient plan of care, administer medications, and ensure patient safety and quality of care while maintaining records and collaborating with healthcare teams.