Relocation-Ready LPN for Neuro/Ortho Unit

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care on the 7 South Neurosurgical/Orthopedic Unit. The team includes RNs, a Clinical Educator, and support staff; new graduates are welcomed.

Care is delivered in a track schedule with a 1:5 patient ratio on an adult and geriatric unit. Responsibilities include assessment, planning with interdisciplinary groups, administering meds, maintaining charts, and ensuring patient safety,

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure.
• 1-2 years of related clinical experience preferred.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Age-specific care knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care on the 7 South Neurosurgical/Orthopedic Unit. The team includes RNs, a Clinical Educator, and support staff; new graduates are welcomed.

Care is delivered in a track schedule with a 1:5 patient ratio on an adult and geriatric unit. Responsibilities include assessment, planning with interdisciplinary groups, administering meds, maintaining charts, and ensuring patient safety,