Licensed Practical Nurse Position Available In Bladen, North Carolina

Licensed Practical Nurse
locations
BCH
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 3 Days Ago
job requisition id
34433
$10,000 Sign On Bonus And Relocation For Eligible Candidates
Facility
Bladen Hospital
Location
Elizabethtown, North Carolina
Department
Medical Surgical
Job Family
Nursing
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
Summary
Responsible for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Major Job Functions
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:
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 through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP), if applicable
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training:

High school graduate or equivalent required
Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure

Work Experience:

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills Verbal and written skills required Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements:

Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs Visual acuity for observation of patients Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
Required Licenses and Certifications
BLS – American Heart Association, RN – Board Of Nursing
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity