Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties: Job Summary Performs nursing care and assists with planning and implementing care for the comfort and well being of the patient under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Assists in maintaining a safe working environment, performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the ages, developmental stages, and special needs of the patients served. Essential Functions Participates in patient assessments by determining nursing care needs based upon collection and interpretation of relevant data. Recognizes and determines need for immediate intervention. Demonstrates knowledge which enables the following: documentation of patient observations, treatments, patient response to treatment and nursing care utilizing the nursing process, participates actively in treatment and assisting with procedures. Assists with development/revision of the plan of care by providing data and identifying potential goals and intervention for review by the RN - . Communicates with the appropriate clinical staff on the status of a patient if a significant change has occurred. Implements the identified plan under the supervision of the RN - , ensuring tasks have been completed. Aware of patient's progress and goals as demonstrated by documentation in the medical records. Organizes workload and prioritizes responsibilities to ensure quality patient care is delivered in a time efficient manner. Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and performs only those nursing skills which they are competent to perform in accordance with legal boundaries and facility policies and procedures. Documents assessments, procedures, patient/family education, and the communication of information to appropriate members of the healthcare team in a timely manner. Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient and family education under the direction of the registered nurse within the scope of practice as defined by law. Physical Requirements Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment and supplies. Understands and speaks fluent English. Must have intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch, finger dexterity, critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in the patient and unit conditions. Based on the physical requirements for this position all applicants for this position are required to undergo a physical ability test as a condition of employment

Skills: Skills: Current LPN licensure or temporary license as a licensed practical nurse petitioner required. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required

Education: Education: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing required

Schedule Notes: Interview or Auto Offer: Interview Location: Atrium Health Women's Care South Pine OBGYN Specialty/Unit: Schedule: 7a-7p 3x12s Weekend/Float Requirements (if applicable): Certification/Licensure/Experience Requirements: MUST have 2 yrs of OBGYN experience. LPN State License (Please include E-Notify) BLS ( Must be through AHA or ARC) Certification/Licensure/Experience Preferences: Important Notes: Direct Hire/Perm. The worker must either live within 45 minutes of the facility or be relocating to the area. If your worker is not local, please indicate on the resume or cover page if your worker is in the process of relocating or plans to relocate permanently if offered. If this is not on the submittal packet, the worker will be rejected. Please do not promise a specific pay rate to a worker. Pay is determined by the client and communicated to the worker directly. Pay range for this position can be found below. Pay Range: $21.00 - $31.97 Benefits Info: See benefits attachment Incentives/Relocation Assistance (If Applicable):
Required Skills: PATIENT CARE,MEDICAL RECORDS,DOCUMENTATION,REGISTERED NURSE,COLLECTION,
Additional Skills: LPN,RN,
Hours Per Day: 12.00
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Languages: English( Speak , Read , Write )
Department: 40806 : Employee Benefits Ormand OBGYN : Nine LakePointe Plz - 2709 Water Ridge Pkwy, Charlotte, NC
Job Category: Clinical - Allied - Direct Hire