Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospital

Company: Cone Health
Location: Snow Camp
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospital at Cone Health summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospital provides essential support to Registered Nurses and healthcare providers in a hospital environment, focusing on high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include developing and implementing patient care plans, documenting medical histories, and ensuring safety precautions are adhered to during all procedures. This role requires effective communication with patients and families, as well as readiness to respond to emergencies within a sterile environment.
Overview: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospital supports the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider in a hospital setting to provide high-quality patient care. Working under close supervision, this role develops and implements hospital-based care plans and prepares equipment for procedures across the organization's hospital systems.
Responsibilities:
Supports the care team by collecting patient history and medical information in order to provide complete case documentation in hospital medical records.
Assists in developing and implementing care plans as directed by the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider to serve patient needs of those being treated in a hospital.
Ensures that the proper techniques and safety precautions are taken in accordance with Cone Health policies around sterile environments.
Communicates health care instructions to patients and families in order to deliver information in a clear way for the care plan.
Helps to respond to emergencies and safety hazards by utilizing personal protective equipment and hospital precautions to avoid patient harm.
Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
EDUCATION:Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Diploma in Practical Nursing; Completion of Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required within 4 years of hire.
EXPERIENCE:Required: None; New LPN Graduates must be accepted into the Cone Health LPN Academy
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:Required: Current LPN license in North Carolina; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider

Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, patient care, hospital care, healthcare support, medical records, care plan implementation, North Carolina LPN, BLS certification, practical nursing

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