LPN-Jesse Helms Nursing Center-FT Days 12hr
LPN-Jesse Helms Nursing Center-FT Days 12hr
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Job Description
This position is Signon Bonus eligible. In addition to the signon bonus new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages paid time off and educational assistance.
Located on campus at Atrium Health Union in Monroe NCAtrium HealthJesse Helms Nursing Centeris an awardwinning nursing and rehabilitation facility with 70 beds. We provide short term rehab long term care palliative care and hospice care and are committed to enhancing the quality of life and wellbeing of all our residents. LPN teammates at this facility will assist with medication administration assessments wound care lab draws and IV starts. The leadership at this facility encourages the growth and development of their team. Jesse Helms Nursing Center has earned the US News and World Report Best Nursing Home consistently from 2016 through present with a 4 to 5 STAR Overall Rating.
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Job Summary
Performs nursing care and assists with planning and implementing care for the comfort and wellbeing of the patient/resident. LPNs scope of practice is dependent and directed requiring assignment or delegation by and performance under the supervision orders or directions of a Registered Nurse (RN) physician dentist or other licensed independent practitioner. The LPN participates in the assessment of patients/residents supports ongoing data collection and determines who to inform of the information and when to inform them.
Essential Functions
- Assessment consists of participation in determining nursing care needs based upon collection and interpretation of data relevant to the health status of a patient/resident.
- Recognizes and determines need for immediate intervention
- Demonstrates knowledge which enables the following: documentation of patient/resident observations treatments patient/resident response to treatment and nursing care utilizing the nursing process; participates actively in treatment and assisting with procedures and actively participates in discharge planning.
- Assists RN with development/revision of the plan of care by providing data and identifying potential goals and intervention for review by the RN.
- Communicates with the appropriate clinical staff on the status of a patient/resident if a significant change has occurred.
- Implements the identified plan under the supervision of the RN physician or other independent licensed practitioner ensuring tasks have been completed.
- Aware of patients/residents progress and goals as demonstrated by documentation in the medical records and reports same to the Registered Nurse.
- Organizes workload and prioritizes responsibilities to ensure quality patient/resident care is delivered in a time efficient manner.
- Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and performs only those nursing skills which they are competent to perform in accordance with legal boundaries and facility policies and procedures.
- Documents assessments procedures patient/resident/family education and the communication of information to appropriate members of the healthcare team in a timely manner.
- Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient/resident and family education under the direction of the Registered Nurse within the scope of practice as defined by law.
Physical Requirements
Work requires walking standing sitting lifting reaching stooping bending pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients/residents medical equipment and supplies. Must speak English in good understandable terms. Intact sense of sight hearing smell and touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient/resident and/or unit conditions. Physical Abilities Testing required. Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader
Education Experience and Certifications
Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing. BLS required per policy guidelines. Current LPN license or temporary license as a Licensed Practical Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for NonNational License Compact states current LPN license or temporary license as a Licensed Practical Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the LPN works. Additional education training certifications or experience may be required within the department by the nurse leader.
Employment Type
Full-Time
