Licensed Practical Nurse-Surgical, Full Time Variable
LocationFayetteville, North Carolina
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentNursing
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen2w ago
Last seen4d ago
Relocation Assistance Available!
Facility
About the role
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department
3 VPN Surgical
Job Family
Nursing
Work Shift
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN 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:
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Participates in assessment of patient
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Collaborates with departmental and interdisciplinary groups in developing the patient plan of care
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Follows patient’s plan of care while participating in the direct nursing care to assigned patients
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Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological needs of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse or other authorized person(s)
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Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care
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Administers medication as ordered by physician
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Facilitates a safe environment
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Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately
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Maintains required competencies
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Participates in Performance Improvement activities and monitors the quality of care
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Establishes collaborative interpersonal relationships with other Health System staff
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Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the medical regimen
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Actively participates in cost containment and completes accurate charging for patient services
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Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP), if applicable
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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:
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High school graduate or equivalent required
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Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure
Unit Description:
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3 VPN is a 24-Bed unit with all private rooms., working on a track schedule.
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Our patients include Adult and Geriatric patients with the following diagnosis or treatments who do not require telemetry, critical drip infusions or ventilator support:
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Patient ratio 1:5.
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Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistant, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses
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New Graduate Nurses are accepted and welcome!
Work Experience:
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1-2 years of related clinical experience preferred