Licensed Practical Nurse - UNC Urgent Care at Southeaster Mall

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary Provides direct patient care, meeting both psychological and physical needs in accordance with the plan of care, physician's orders, and nursing and department policies and procedures. Patients range in age from neonate to geriatric. Care may be provided in an inpatient setting, ambulatory care, home health, or hospice. This position works 12 hour shifts and every other weekend. The position is eligible for shift differentials. 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 card contractor, 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. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program. 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. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Health Medical Group Organization Unit: UNC Health Urgent Care at SE... Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $21.62 - $31 #J-18808-Ljbffr