New Graduate LPN

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Talent Acquisition

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Responsible for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

Participates in assessment of patient

Collaborates with departmental and interdisciplinary groups in developing the patient plan of care

Follows patient’s plan of care while participating in the direct nursing care to assigned patients

Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological needs of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse or other authorized person(s)

Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care

Administers medication as ordered by physician

Facilitates a safe environment

Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately

Maintains required competencies

Participates in Performance Improvement activities and monitors the quality of care

Establishes collaborative interpersonal relationships with other Health System staff

Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the medical regimen

Actively participates in cost containment and completes accurate charging for patient services

Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP), if applicable

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training :

High school graduate or equivalent required

Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure

Work Experience :

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills

Verbal and written skills required

Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements :

Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs

Visual acuity for observation of patients

Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting

May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Required Licenses and Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity