LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Implements changes in orders as instructed or ordered by physicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Willing to work as charge nurses and work as needed during emergencies to assure adequate coverage.
• Attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.

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.
• CPR certified yearly.
• Background checks/drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide quality nursing care to patients.
• Follow doctors’ orders.
• Genuine interest in geriatric nursing.