Medical Surgical
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Nursing
LPN/LVN, Healthcare Nursing, General Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Join more than 56000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
The Licensed Practical Nurse maintains accountability for the delivery of safe and competent nursing care to assigned patients. Provides care by using the nursing process under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. 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.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
- Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
Professional Experience Requirement:
- None.
Licensure/Registration/Certification:
- Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
- BCLS Certification.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities
Requirements:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Creative problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates 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.
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.
- Possible exposure to conditions such as noxious odors fumes dusts mists gases or poor ventilation.
- Stressful work periods and rotating shifts.
Physical Requirement:
- 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.
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