Overview:
Position: LPN
Schedule: 7:00am-7:00pm, full time
Location: Clemmons Medical Center Med/tele
Sign-on bonus available up to $10,000 and Relocation up to $3,500!
We strongly emphasize diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and invite applicants from all backgrounds to apply! The Licensed Practical Nurse serves as a member of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with other team members to provide care that promotes optimal health. The Licensed Practical Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the care of the patient during their health journey. The Licensed Practical Nurse accepts accountability for provision of care, as part of the RN led team, in accordance with the current policies and procedures. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
Responsibilities:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients in an acute care hospital setting. Working under the supervision of an RN and within the scope of practice defined by state regulations, the LPN supports direct patient care, collaborates with the healthcare team, and contributes to positive patient outcomes.
Qualifications:
* Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program, required.
* Experience: One year of relevant experience, required.
* Licensure/Certification: Appropriate state LPN license, required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required. CPI certification within 3 months of hire for Behavioral Health departments, required.
* Additional Skills (required): Computer skills, Phone call etiquette and Organizational Skills. Ability to comprehend policies and procedures and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Behavioral Health units' requirements onlyAbility to intervene in a therapeutic manner for behavior patterns demonstrated by patients with a mental illness, personality disorder, substance abuse or developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of psychiatric medications, side effects and treatment interventions, knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, mental health concepts, and evidence based therapeutic interventions and treatments. CPI certification within three months. Ability to establish and maintain control of violent patients, defend self and others against violent assaults, ability to react appropriately in psychiatric crises, ability use violent and non-violent restraints per policy and procedure.
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