Licensed Practical Nurse

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve. Responsibilities Contributes to the development and maintenance of a current, individualized, goal‑oriented plan of care and consults with other health professionals to assure that the assessed needs of patient/caregiver are met. Observes, assesses, documents, and reports patient response to treatments/therapies and teaching, and adjusts priorities of care according to patient/caregiver needs. Collects, documents, and reports (to responsible MD or RN) data regarding patient’s biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self‑care, educational, and discharge planning needs. Participates in unit, service, and/or department enrichment activities which contribute to positive outcomes such as assigned committees, CQI activities/groups, and the orientation and education of other personnel. Provides a broad range of treatments/therapies to patients including, but not limited to, respiratory treatments, Oral/NG/NT suctioning, and tracheostomy care, administration of medications, observation of cardiac monitors, respirators, etc. and reporting of any changes, assistance to physician with special procedures, monitoring of intravenous infusions, performs point‑of‑care testing, performs routine laboratory work, changing/irrigating catheters, specialized sterile dressings, and patient/caregiver teaching based upon the established teaching plan. Provides assistance to patients and families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic experience, and discharge. Provides support to patients and families. Verbally de‑escalates frightened or potentially aggressive patients. Facilitates age‑appropriate coping strategies for patients. Education Requirements Requires graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education. Licensure/Certification Requirements Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of North Carolina. Requires BLS. Professional Experience Requirements Requires two (2) years of previous experience as an LPN. EEO Statement Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr