Lpn-Pcu

Full-Time (various shifts)

Position Summary:

Assesses, plans, and implements the direct and indirect nursing care of patients with the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the patients between shifts by providing direct care, understanding the patients needs, as well as supervising the care given by CNAs and supportive staff members and carrying out physicians’ orders as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act.

Functions of the Position (not an exhaustive list):
1. Ensures quality care is delivered through direct observation and supervision.
2. Participates in the admission process by evaluating and completing the initial interview and the initial physical assessment. Informs RN for required validation of patient assessment on admission.
3. Obtains and provides information to the RN so that discharge planner and problem list can be completed in a timely fashion.
4. Implements Plan of Care of the patient based on assessments and goals established by the Interdisciplinary Care Team.
5. Updates Plan of Care as condition or needs change.
6. Consistently involves patient and family in planning for care, treatment, teaching needs, and discharge plans
7. Notifies charge nurse or physician of changes in patient’s condition, abnormal labs, radiology exams, respiratory status, telemetry changes, and etc. and follows through until appropriate action is taken. 

Qualifications

Education: - High school graduate or equivalent - Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing School  

Certification/Licensure: - Must be currently licensed in the State of North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Current BCLS certification