Support Nurse - LPN

Health Wealth Safe, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Wealth Safe, Inc. is seeking an experienced LPN to provide high-quality resident care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a geriatric setting.

You will assist nursing staff, monitor patient conditions, and participate in care planning and documentation to ensure optimal outcomes. The ideal candidate holds an NC LPN license, CPR certification, and a solid understanding of infection control.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed in North Carolina.
• CPR certification with annual renewal.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, infection control and patient safety.
• Ability to operate nursing equipment and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel and ensure optimal patient care during assigned hours.
• Delegate duties to non-licensed staff and monitor performance.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and infection control protocols.
• Assist with resident assessments, admissions, and documentation.
• Monitor skin integrity and implement care plans for decubiti prevention.
• Perform lab procedures, review results, and notify physicians.
• Respond to emergencies, including CPR and notifying physicians of changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate healthcare team activities and ensure policy compliance.
• Participate in meetings and continuous training.

Skills

LPN license NC

CPR certification

Infection control

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Nursing equipment

Job description

We are seeking an experienced LPN to assist in providing high-quality resident care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Assisting nursing personnel and ensuring optimal patient care during assigned hours
• Delegating duties to non-licensed staff and monitoring performance
• Participating in quality assurance activities and infection control protocols
• Assisting with resident assessments, admissions, and documentation
• Monitoring skin integrity and implementing care plans for decubiti prevention
• Performing lab procedures, reviewing results, and notifying physicians
• Responding to emergencies, including performing CPR and notifying physicians of changes in patient condition
• Assisting with coordination of healthcare team activities and ensuring compliance with policies
• Participating in meetings and continuous training

Qualifications And Skills

• High school diploma required
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in North Carolina
• CPR certification, with annual renewal
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities
• Knowledge of nursing practices, regulations, and infection control
• Ability to operate nursing equipment and work effectively under pressure

Other requirements include a genuine interest in geriatric care, adherence to policies and procedures, and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.