Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Neuro Stepdown

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•High Point, NC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs nursing services in the care and treatment of patients. This role involves providing nursing care activities consistent with education, training, and licensure according to an established health care plan, as delegated by the registered nurse or physician. The LPN will direct or escort patients, prepare patients, make observations, collect data, and report information. They will perform physical and physiologic measurements, serve as a liaison between patient and provider, administer and document medications, and assist with the interpretation of patient-related data. The LPN will also participate in recording and reporting responsibilities, document findings, review and document procedures, medications, supplies, or additional testing, and triage and document patient phone calls. Additionally, the LPN will clean and stock examination rooms, participate in clinical research studies, team meetings, and continuous quality improvement activities, and maintain knowledge of care teams for coordination of patient care. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent and may require performing other related duties.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited LPN training program
Licensed Practical Nurse licensure from the state of NC
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an LPN in a clinical or other health care setting preferred

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care activities consistent with education, training, and licensure according to an established health care plan, as delegated by the registered nurse or physician.
Directs or escorts patients to various clinical areas, prepares patients and assists with examinations and assessments, makes observations, collects data, and reports information.
Performs physical and physiologic measurements using standardized guidelines.
Serves as liaison between patient and provider.
Administers and documents medications ordered by the providers.
Calls in medication orders to the patient's pharmacy.
Assists with the interpretation of patient related data.
Recognizes relationships between data gathered and patient's health care status and treatment regimens.
Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities.
Documents findings relevant to patient's health care status or plan of care, document accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures.
Reviews and documents all procedures, medications, supplies, or additional testing done on the patient's chart.
Triages and documents all incoming patient phone calls regarding medications, medical conditions and reviews with the provider when indicated, the necessary care ordered.
Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas.
Participates in clinical research studies by performing data collection and/or quality assurance.
Participates in regular team meetings and continuous quality improvement activities.
Maintains knowledge of care teams for coordination of patient care, self-management, population management, and communication skills.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

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
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