LPN - SILVER BLUFF

Liberty Healthcare Management; Canton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Health Canton, North Carolina invites experienced Licensed Practical Nurses to join our geriatric care team in a compassionate setting.

As an LPN you will assist in directing nursing services, delegate duties under RN supervision, monitor patient conditions, notify physicians in emergencies, and perform other duties as assigned. NC licensure and CPR certification required, with opportunities for charge-nurse roles and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with NC license.
• CPR certification current.
• Experience in geriatric nursing preferred.
• Willing to serve as charge nurse and provide on-call coverage when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direction of nursing services for unit/hall under RN supervision.
• Delegates duties to nursing staff and monitors performance under RN supervision.
• Observes patients for signs of change and communicates with physicians as needed.
• Notifies attending physician of emergencies and implements changes in orders as instructed.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certification

Geriatric nursing

Charge nurse

Education

LPN diploma / Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

LPN - SILVER BLUFF

Liberty Health Canton, North Carolina, United States

About this position

LPN - SILVER BLUFF

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

***$10,000 Sign on Bonus***

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Job Description:

• Assists in direction of nursing services for unit/hall, in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Delegates duties to professional nurses and non-professional nursing personnel and monitoring work performance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Observes patients for symptoms and/or reactions, including general physical and/or mental condition for signs, which may be indicative of adverse change.
• Assists with notifying attending physician of emergencies and death of patients in the unit. Implement changes in orders as instructed or ordered by physicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school graduate.
• Licensed Practical Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, valid license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing and submit proof of license renewal every other year.
• Willing to work as charge nurses, and work as needed during emergencies to assure adequate coverage.
• Ability to provide quality nursing care to patients, follow doctors’ orders, and have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
• CPR certified yearly.
• Attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.

Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.