Position Summary
Assist in providing direct quality patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the assessment of patients. Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating/revising the plan of care. Attends educational programs and staff orientation which promote and professional development. Develops leadership role within the LPN scope of practice. Participates in Service Excellence Program.
Responsibilities
Assist in providing direct quality patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Assist in the coordination of intradepartmental and interdepartmental patient care activities and seeks to promote harmonious professional relations, utilizes nursing education to provide direct patient care and improve patient's physiological and emotional well-being.
Collaborates with members of the health care team; monitors and communicates changes in the patient's condition; may document care in patient's medical record, procedures and nursing standards; and acts as a role model for students and other employees.
Collects and documents data about patients through the following methods:
Assists in completing the nursing admission record consistent with policies and interviews patient/significant others to complete health history. Documents care and patient's response to care within the framework of the standards of Nursing Service.
Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating and revising the plan of care:
Participates in implementing the plan of are through effective use of procedural and organizational skills.
Observes the patient's condition throughout the shift and informs the registered nurse of the patient's status.
Provides and promotes quality care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures utilizing nursing care standards.
Participates in in-service education, staff meetings, committee meetings and continuing education to achieve quality patient care. Fulfills annual mandatory education requirements.
Develops leadership role within the LPN scope of practice:
Follows hospital policies and procedures and unit protocols.
Reports changing patient status that affects unit staffing needs to charge nurse. Adapts to changing patient care and unit situations.
Attends unit staff meeting unless excused. Directs unlicensed personnel in the performance of tasks as delegated by supervising RN.
Assumes accountability both for responsibilities accepted and for any specific tasks which the LPN may direct others to perform.
Demonstrates appropriate, caring behavior in the workplace - treating patients, their families, visitors and staff with respect and dignity.
Minimum Requirements
LPN Diploma
Active NC LPN License or compact state
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Exposure and practice of medication administration from educational preparation and student clinical practice.
Less than 2 Years Experience
Clinical Ladder
Pay Range
$22.42 - $32.68
Final compensation will depend on career ladder placement (Licensed Practical Nurse I - III)
Other Information
Location: ECU Health Beaufort hospital - Surgical Unit
Shift: Part-Time - DAYS
Hours: 7AM-7PM (24hrs/week)
Weekends: Yes
On-Call: No
Great Benefits!!!
ECU Health
About ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Beaufort Hospital serves as a campus of ECU Health Medical Center. The 142-bed full-service hospital is located in Washington and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center. It is home to a 16-bed emergency department that serves approximately 25,000 patients per year, as well as the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center - a provider of leading-edge chemotherapy and radiation therapy, among other cancer services. ECU Health Beaufort also offers general medical and surgical services, operative services, a women's birthing center, rehabilitation services and outpatient clinics.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
Brandon Peppers
Recruiter
ECU Health | Talent Acquisition
Email: brandon.peppers@ecuhealth.org
Cell: (252) 417-0119