Licensed Practical Nurse-Neurosurgical Orthopedic Medical Surgical Telemetry Department, T

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse-Neurosurgical Orthopedic Medical Surgical Telemetry Department, Full T[...]
Relocation Assistance available!

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville , North Carolina

Department2 South Med/Step Down Job Family Nursing Work  Shift Summary Licensed  Practical Nurse, LPN responsible for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

Participates in assessment of patient

Collaborates with departmental and interdisciplinary groups in developing the patient plan of care Follows patient’s plan of care while participating in the direct nursing care to assigned patients

Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological needs of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse or other authorized person(s)
Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care Administers medication as ordered by physician

Facilitates a safe environment

Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately

Maintains required competencies

Participates in Performance Improvement activities and monitors the quality of care Establishes collaborative interpersonal relationships with other Health System staff

Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the medical regimen

Actively participates in cost containment and completes accurate charging for patient services

Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP), if applicable

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training:

High school graduate or equivalent required

Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure

Unit

Description:

7 South is a 25 Bed Neurosurgical/Orthopedic Unit consisting of adult and geriatric patients, working on a track schedule. Patient ratio 1:5.Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistant's, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Occupational and Speech Therapists.

New Graduate Nurses are accepted and welcome!

Work Experience:

1-2 years of related clinical experience preferred.

Orthopedic/Neurosurgical General & Podiatry surgery

Wound care Surgical Drains Trauma, Vascular, Cardio monitoringPCA Pump, and Telemetry required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills

Verbal and written skills required

Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements:

Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs

Visual acuity for observation of patients

Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting

May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material#CFVH-2025

Required Licenses and CertificationsBLS
- American Heart Association, RN
- Board Of Nursing Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
#J-18808-Ljbffr