Licensed Practical Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

Responsibilities

• Provides care by using the nursing process under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintains accountability for the delivery of safe and competent nursing care to assigned patients.
• Supports and assists the Registered Nurse in provision of care and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to achieve the highest standards of care specificity to the age of the patient.
• Works with patients and families to provide direct patient care services.
• Supports other key customers including physicians, coworkers, and other health care team members.
• Ensures all interactions with customers are friendly, helpful, courteous, and project a positive image of the unit and hospital.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• BCLS Certification.
• Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Skills in providing for patient care needs in accordance with age/population of patients served.
• Successfully completed hospital-approved pharmacology examination with a score of 80 or above.

Physical Requirements

• Requires a range of physical activity from sedentary work to heavy work.
• Includes sitting, standing, walking, and lifting patients; some carrying, pushing, pulling, and lifting objects involved in day-to-day activities.
• Ability to use appropriate Safe-Patient Handling equipment.
• Visual acuity, auditory, and verbal skills necessary.
• Ability to concentrate in surroundings.

Work Environment

• Exposure to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens and other infectious diseases requiring the use of protective equipment.
• Exposure to other hazards, such as radiation, toxic waste, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, etc., based on the departments.
• Rotating shifts.
• Stressful work periods.
• Possible exposure to conditions, such as noxious odors, fumes, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.