Pediatric LPN - Patient-Focused Care, Day Shift

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care across ages in inpatient and outpatient settings according to the plan of care and physician orders. The role involves delivering nursing treatments, administering medications, and supporting discharge planning while collaborating with the care team.

Qualified candidates have a state-accredited PN program graduate, North Carolina LPN licensure, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state-accredited practical nurse program.
• Licensed in North Carolina as an Practical Nurse (LPN); BLS required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to an individualized, goal-oriented plan of care and consults with other health professionals to meet patient/caregiver needs.
• Observes and documents patient response to treatments and teaching, adjusting care priorities as needed.
• Participates in unit/department enrichment activities and CQI efforts.
• Provides a broad range of nursing treatments and patient teaching per the plan of care.
• Assists patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Supports patients and families; de-escalates frightened or potentially aggressive individuals.

Education

Graduation from a state-accredited practical nurse program

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care across ages in inpatient and outpatient settings according to the plan of care and physician orders. The role involves delivering nursing treatments, administering medications, and supporting discharge planning while collaborating with the care team.

Qualified candidates have a state-accredited PN program graduate, North Carolina LPN licensure, and BLS.