Licensed Practical Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Kinston, NCFull-time$24.93–28.68/hrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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UNC Health Care is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse - Progressive Care Unit. The Licensed Practical Nurse maintains accountability for the delivery of safe and competent nursing care to assigned patients. This role provides care using the nursing process under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN supports and assists the Registered Nurse in provision of care and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to achieve high standards of care.
Key focus areas include Provide direct patient care services to patients and families, Ensure all contact with customers is friendly, helpful, courteous, and Project a positive image of the unit and hospital.
Successful candidates bring Graduation From Approved LPN School, Current NC Licensed Practical Nurse License, and BCLS Certification. Important skills include Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Patient Care Needs, Age/Population Specific Patient Care, and Pharmacology Examination.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse maintains accountability for the delivery of safe and competent nursing care to assigned patients. Provides care by using the nursing process under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Supports and assists the Registered Nurse in provision of care and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to achieve the highest standards of care specificity to the age of the patient.
Responsibilities:
Patients and families through the provision of direct patient care services other key customers are physicians, coworkers and other health care team members. Insures that all contact with customers is friendly, helpful, courteous, and projects a positive image of the unit and hospital.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
None.
LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina. BCLS Certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
Good interpersonal and communication skills. Creative problem solving skills. Demonstrates skills in providing for patient care needs in accordance with age/population of patients served. Successfully completed hospital approved pharmacology examination with a score of 80 or above.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens and other infectious diseases requiring the use of protective equipment; exposure to other hazards, such as radiation, toxic waste, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, etc. based on the departments. Possible exposure to conditions, such as noxious odors, fumes, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. Stressful work periods and rotating shifts.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
Requires a range of physical activity from sedentary work to heavy work. Includes sitting, standing, walking and lifting patients; some carrying, pushing, pulling, and lifting objects involved in day-to-day activities. Ability to use appropriate Safe-Patient Handling equipment Visual acuity, auditory and verbal skills necessary. Ability to concentrate in surroundings.
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
None
LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
- Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina. BCLS Certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
- Good interpersonal and communication skills. Creative problem solving skills. Demonstrates skills in providing for patient care needs in accordance with age/population of patients served. Successfully completed hospital approved pharmacology examination with a score of 80 or above.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Exposure to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens and other infectious diseases requiring the use of protective equipment; exposure to other hazards, such as radiation, toxic waste, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, etc. based on the departments. Possible exposure to conditions, such as noxious odors, fumes, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. Stressful work periods and rotating shifts.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
- Requires a range of physical activity from sedentary work to heavy work. Includes sitting, standing, walking and lifting patients; some carrying, pushing, pulling, and lifting objects involved in day-to-day activities. Ability to use appropriate Safe-Patient Handling equipment Visual acuity, auditory and verbal skills necessary. Ability to concentrate in surroundings.
Job Details
Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: Medical/Surgical Uni
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $24.93 - $28.68 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Night Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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