Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Charlotte, North Carolina
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), also known as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in some states, is a healthcare professional who provides basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians.
- Shift and hours
- Variable days
- Unit and setting
- Wound-Care
- License
- LPN licenseCurrent state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Term
- Travel
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Certification
- Current BLS certification
- Experience
- Previous healthcare experience
- Also asks
- Clear background check and drug screening
What it pays
- Travel package
- Housing provided
Benefits
- BenefitsFacility housing providedFacility housing provided
- BenefitsHousing stipendHousing stipend
- BenefitsMeals & Incidentals stipendMeals & Incidentals stipend
- Housing allowance
- Paid housing
The role and schedule
- Care model
- healthcare team They work as part of a healthcare team to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate, and effective care.
- Day to day
- monitor and record patient vital signs Monitor and record patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration)
- Day to day
- administer prescribed medications via oral, topical, and injection routes Administer prescribed medications via oral, topical, and injection routes
- Day to day
- basic wound care, dressing changes, and catheter care Perform basic wound care, dressing changes, and catheter care
- Day to day
- assist patients with activities of daily living Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, eating, mobility)
- Day to day
- collect specimens for laboratory testing Collect specimens for laboratory testing
- Day to day
- observe and report changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician Observe and report changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician
- Day to day
- conduct routine health assessments and screenings Conduct routine health assessments and screenings
- Day to day
- monitor patient responses to treatments and medications Monitor patient responses to treatments and medications
- Day to day
- recognize and report signs of complications or adverse reactions Recognize and report signs of complications or adverse reactions
- Day to day
- maintain accurate documentation of patient care and observations Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and observations
- Day to day
- assist with diagnostic procedures and tests Assist with diagnostic procedures and tests
- Day to day
- prepare and administer medications according to physician orders Prepare and administer medications according to physician orders
- Day to day
- verify patient identity and medication accuracy using safety protocols Verify patient identity and medication accuracy using safety protocols
- Day to day
- monitor patients for medication side effects and therapeutic responses Monitor patients for medication side effects and therapeutic responses
- Day to day
- maintain medication records and inventory Maintain medication records and inventory
- Day to day
- educate patients about medication purposes and side effects Educate patients about medication purposes and side effects
- Day to day
- provide basic health education to patients and families Provide basic health education to patients and families
- Day to day
- teach patients about disease management and self-care techniques Teach patients about disease management and self-care techniques
- Day to day
- offer emotional support and comfort to patients and families Offer emotional support and comfort to patients and families
- Day to day
- assist with discharge planning and follow-up care instructions Assist with discharge planning and follow-up care instructions
- Day to day
- promote patient safety and infection control practices Promote patient safety and infection control practices
- Day to day
- maintain detailed patient records and care plans Maintain detailed patient records and care plans
- Day to day
- document all nursing interventions and patient responses Document all nursing interventions and patient responses
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Travel Nursing depends on where your license works. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
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Position Overview
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), also known as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in some states, is a healthcare professional who provides basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians. LPNs play a crucial role in patient care by monitoring patient health, administering medications, and providing comfort and support to patients and their families.
Primary Responsibilities
Licensed Practical Nurses deliver direct patient care in various healthcare settings, focusing on basic nursing functions such as medication administration, vital sign monitoring, wound care, and patient education. They work as part of a healthcare team to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate, and effective care. We are looking for talented healthcare professionals to serve our clients - we provide competitive offers that include non-taxed stipends for Housing, as well as Meals & Incidentals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Direct Patient Care
Monitor and record patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration)
Administer prescribed medications via oral, topical, and injection routes
Perform basic wound care, dressing changes, and catheter care
Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, eating, mobility)
Collect specimens for laboratory testing
Observe and report changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician
Patient Monitoring and Assessment
Conduct routine health assessments and screenings
Monitor patient responses to treatments and medications
Recognize and report signs of complications or adverse reactions
Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and observations
Assist with diagnostic procedures and tests
Medication Administration
Prepare and administer medications according to physician orders
Verify patient identity and medication accuracy using safety protocols
Monitor patients for medication side effects and therapeutic responses
Maintain medication records and inventory
Educate patients about medication purposes and side effects
Patient Education and Support
Provide basic health education to patients and families
Teach patients about disease management and self-care techniques
Offer emotional support and comfort to patients and families
Assist with discharge planning and follow-up care instructions
Promote patient safety and infection control practices
Documentation and Communication
Maintain detailed patient records and care plans
Document all nursing interventions and patient responses
Communicate effectively with healthcare team members
Participate in shift reports and team meetings
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies
Equipment and Supply Management
Operate and maintain basic medical equipment
Ensure proper sterilization and cleaning of equipment
Monitor and order supplies as needed
Maintain clean and organized work environment
Education and Licensing Requirements
Required Qualifications
Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Current BLS certification
Previous healthcare experience
Clear background check and drug screening
Shift Details
Variable Days
Facility housing provided
Competitive pay rate
Housing stipend
Meals & Incidentals stipend
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What's around it?
Charlotte, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,612/mo
- Household income
- $82,068/yr, all local households, not nurse pay