LPN Wesley Long General Surgery Full Time Nights

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

Job summary

Cone Health in Greensboro, North Carolina is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the care team in hospital settings under close supervision. The role helps implement hospital-based care plans and prepares equipment for procedures.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a Practical Nursing diploma, and complete an ADN within four years of hire. A current NC LPN license and CPR certification are required. New graduates may enter the Cone Health LPN Academy.

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 required.
• BLS (CPR) certification required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Care documentation

Care plan support

Sterile technique

Emergency response

PPE safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Associates Degree in 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 Associates 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