LPN - Atrium Health Kings Mountain - 2N Med/Tele/PCU - FT Nights

About the role

Provides direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care. Assists with assessment by collecting and documenting data, actions and responses including biological, psychological, social and cultural factors. Detects significant changes in patient condition and reports these to the registered nurse. Assists with developing the plan of care and implements as directed by the registered nurse. Supports and reinforces patient teaching according to individualized plan of care. Documents performance of nursing interventions and patient's response to those interventions and communicates effectiveness of interventions and changes in patient condition to the registered nurse. Communicates changes in medical orders to the registered nurse. Performs clinical tasks or skills such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, venipuncture, etc. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Responsibilities

• Assists with assessment by collecting and documenting data, actions and responses including biological, psychological, social and cultural factors.
• Detects significant changes in patient condition and reports these to the registered nurse.
• Supports and reinforces patient teaching according to individualized plan of care.
• Documents performance of nursing interventions and patient's response to those interventions and communicates effectiveness of interventions and changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
• Communicates changes in medical orders to the registered nurse.
• Performs clinical tasks or skills such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, venipuncture, etc.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.

Qualifications

• No experience required.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with a variety of patients, family, staff and physicians.
• Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Education Assistance Program.

Schedule

FT Nights Every third weekend.

Pay

$25.30 - $37.95