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KidsPeace Childrens Hospital

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Compensation
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Location
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

North Carolina PN LicenseSCM CertificationCPR/First Aid CertificationValid Driver's License

Job overview

KidsPeace Childrens Hospital is hiring a LPN-NC. An LPN Staff Nurse provides nursing care to clients under the supervision of an RN, adhering to the "Practical Nurse law." Responsibilities include observing client behavior, assisting with care plans, and administering medications. The role requires specific certifications and clearances, and candidates must be at least 21 years of age.

Key focus areas include Provide nursing care based on client needs., Assist with the development of plan of care., and Observe client behavior and physical status and notify RN and/or Physician of changes in condition..

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Practical Nursing, Current North Carolina PN License, and Criminal Record History Clearance. Important skills include Person Centered Thinking, Nursing Care, Develop Plan Of Care, Observe Client Behavior, Maintain Safe Therapeutic Environment, and Assist Clients With Activities Of Daily Living.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Person Centered ThinkingNursing CareDevelop Plan of CareObserve Client BehaviorMaintain Safe Therapeutic EnvironmentAssist Clients With Activities of Daily LivingSupervise Mental Health TechniciansPerformance and/or Observation of RestraintsAdminister MedicationsObserve, Record, and Report Adverse Reactions to Medications

Qualifications

Graduate of an Accredited School of Practical NursingNorth Carolina PN LicenseCriminal Record History ClearanceChild Abuse ClearanceValid Driver's LicenseSCM CertificationCPR/First Aid CertificationMust Be 21+One Year Nursing ExperienceSCM Level 1 or 2

Full job description

An LPN Staff Nurse will, under the supervision of an RN, providing nursing care to clients as outlined in section 2 of the "Practical Nurse law".

Must attend 12 hours of Person Centered Thinking training prior to or within 90 days of hire.

Graduate of an Accredited School of Practical Nursing and current North Carolina PN License required.

One year nursing experience preferred.


The candidate must pass the criminal record history clearance and a child abuse clearance as well as possess a valid driver's license.

SCM certification, observer status required. SCM Level 1 or 2, strongly preferred. CPR/First Aid certification required.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Provide nursing care based on client needs.

Assist with the development of plan of care.

Observe client behavior and physical status and notify RN and/or Physician of changes in condition.

Assist in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment that respects client's rights.

Assist clients with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior when appropriate.

May supervise Mental Health Technicians during shift.

Assist in the performance and/or observation of restraints as necessary when ordered by a licensed professional using the current approved KidsPeace restraint methodology on youth who may weigh in excess of 250 pounds and who are verbally and/or physically threatening or otherwise presenting a threat to themselves or others.

Administer medications as per Physician's orders and observe, record, and report evidence of adverse reactions to medications.

Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing and Leadership.

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