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Licensed Practical Nurse. Job in Fayetteville Gr8Jobs
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$60,755 / year median in North Carolina
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Liberty Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver person-centered care within innovative behavioral health and human services programs. In this role, you will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, monitor vitals, and support treatment plans for diverse populations. Working with an interdisciplinary team, you'll document care accurately, collaborate on care coordination, and support evidence-based, outcomes-focused practices. Liberty Healthcare values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, offering opportunities to impact community health while developing your clinical skills and professional growth. Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to patients in behavioral health and human services settings Administer medications and treatments per provider orders and protocols Monitor and document vital signs, patient status, and responses to treatment Support implementation of interdisciplinary treatment and care plans Maintain accurate, timely electronic health records and documentation Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and allied professionals on care coordination Educate patients and families on care plans, medications, and health promotion Follow infection control, safety, and quality standards and regulations Participate in continuous improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives Uphold organizational values of integrity, accountability, and collaboration Required Skills Medication administration Vital signs monitoring Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation Wound care and basic treatments Behavioral health nursing practices Patient and family education Infection control procedures Care plan implementation Clinical assessment and observation Interdisciplinary team collaboration