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Licensed Practical Nurse

Healthcare employer

Mount Airy, North Carolina

Posted Oct 12

Pay
Not posted
License
LPN licenseValid LPN license in the state employed

Do you qualify?

License
Valid LPN license in the state employed Valid LPN license in the state employed.
Certification
Valid CPR certification Valid CPR certification.
Education
Graduate of accredited LPN school of nursing Graduate of accredited LPN school of nursing.

Preferred

Experience
One year experience in nursing One year experience in nursing preferred.

The role and schedule

Day to day
Documents the resident's condition and nursing needs Documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.
Day to day
Implements physicians' orders accurately and promptly Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
Day to day
Assigns nursing care to team members by resident needs and staff capabilities Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualifications.
Day to day
Supervises, directs and evaluates junior staff and CNAs Supervises, directs and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.
Day to day
Administers medications and performs treatments, and documents them
Day to day
Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
Day to day
Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within state Nursing Practice Act scope Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
Day to day
Keeps supplies used economically and equipment clean and safe Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
Day to day
Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
Day to day
Coordinates nursing care when residents are scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
Day to day
Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents.
Day to day
Interviews applicants and recommends hires Interviews applicants and recommends hires.
Day to day
Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act.
Day to day
Supervises nursing unit, including scheduling and directing nursing staff, to extent permitted by state practice act Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act.
Day to day
Promotes interpersonal relationships and develops staff morale Promotes interpersonal relationships and develops staff morale
Day to day
Maintains inventory and supplies on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance or dietary assistance Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance or dietary assistance.
Day to day
Assures residents safety Assures residents safety.

Your fit

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
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Essential Functions

Documents the resident's condition and nursing needs. Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualifications.

Supervises, directs and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs. Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Central Continuing Care, and local, state and federal rules and regulations. Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.

Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act. Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner. Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.

Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents. Interviews applicants and recommends hires.

Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act. Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Promotes interpersonal relationships and develops staff morale Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance or dietary assistance. Assures residents safety.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of accredited LPN school of nursing. Licenses/

Certification

Valid LPN license in the state employed. Valid CPR certification.

Experience

One year experience in nursing preferred.

What's around it?

In Mount Airy, NC

Mount Airy, NC

Living costs about 6% below the US average

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