Licensed Practical Nurse Resource Team - Medical Group

Department 34102 Enterprise Corporate - Nursing Float Pool Status Full time Benefits Eligible Yes Hours Per Week 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information M-F; 0800-1730; no weekends Location The Resource LPN position supporting the Greater Charlotte Market's Medical Group requires floating to facilities within the Center City, Southern & Western Zones. Pay Range $25.30 - $37.95 Essential Functions Possess the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness. Performs nursing care for the comfort and well being of the patient/resident. Administers medications to include oral and sublingual agents, topical agents, subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular medications safely and per policy. Assists with admissions and discharges and assists physicians as needed with rounds or procedures. Demonstrates ability to perform infusion of various intravenous products. Performs IV therapy to include the peripheral and central venous route, prepares IV fluids, changes IV tubing, and adjusts IV rate. Administers IV medications via secondary route and/or intermittent device, with the exception of investigational drugs. Administers IV push pain and nausea medications. Changes dressing to the peripheral/central venous IV sites and implanted ports. Performs venipuncture to obtain blood samples or start IV's when competency is completed. Discontinues IV therapy and removes IV catheters that do not exceed 1 ½ inches in length. Administers blood products as witnessed by an RN. Observes, reports, documents signs of injury, infiltration or inflammation at the injection site. Assists with complex sterile procedures. Performs charge nurse or term leader duties as necessary, making rounds to determine level of standards or patient/resident care, environmental safety and delegate tasks of CNAI and CNAII. Documents observations, treatment, and patient response to treatment/therapy/nursing care. Assists RN with development/revision of the treatment plan. Reports patient/resident care conditions and concerns accurately in the shift report to supervisor, family and/or physician. Physical Requirements Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stopping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 51 pounds in handling patients, residents, medical equipment, and supplies. Must understand and speak fluent English and have intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, finger dexterity, critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in the patient and/or unit conditions. Education, Experience and Certifications High School diploma or GED required. Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing required. Current applicable state LPN licensure required. BLS required per policy guidelines. 3 years nursing experience in an acute care or rehabilitation facility required. Must have demonstrated leadership qualities, supervisory skills, interpersonal relationship skills, and knowledge of federal and state regulations governing clinical care, nursing practice, and leadership. 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 Educational Assistance Program Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Program Eligibility Note Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr