LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS OF ALAMANCE COUNTY

Job Description

Assists in direction of nursing services for unit/hall, in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Delegates duties to professional nurses and non-professional nursing personnel and monitors work performance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Observes patients for symptoms and/or reactions, including general physical and/or mental condition for signs, which may be indicative of adverse change. Assists with notifying attending physician of emergencies and death of patients in the unit. Implement changes in orders as instructed or ordered by physicians.

Job Requirements

• High school graduate
• Licensed Practical Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing
• Current, valid license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing and submit proof of license renewal every other year
• Willing to work as charge nurses, and work as needed during emergencies to assure adequate coverage
• Ability to provide quality nursing care to patients, follow doctors’ orders, and have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing
• CPR certified yearly
• Attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required

Benefits

• $7,500 sign on bonus available