Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Emergency Department

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care. The role assists with assessment by collecting and documenting patient data, actions, and responses, including biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors. The LPN identifies significant changes in a patient's condition and reports them to the registered nurse, assists with developing the plan of care, and implements care as directed by the registered nurse. The LPN supports and reinforces patient teaching according to individualized plans of care; documents nursing interventions and patient responses; and communicates intervention effectiveness, changes in patient condition, and changes in medical orders to the registered nurse. Clinical tasks may include medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and venipuncture. The role also involves positioning and transporting patients, including lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique, and providing care appropriate to patients' age-specific needs. This is a part-time position of 24 hours per week, with a weekend schedule of 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. The position is benefits eligible.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 6 months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, using electronic mail, and using electronic medical records systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Good organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and patient-transfer tasks.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Assist with assessment by collecting and documenting data, actions, and responses, including biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors.
Detect significant changes in patient condition and report them to the registered nurse.
Assist with developing the plan of care and implement care as directed by the registered nurse.
Support and reinforce patient teaching according to the individualized plan of care.
Document nursing interventions and patient responses, and communicate intervention effectiveness and changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
Communicate changes in medical orders to the registered nurse.
Perform clinical tasks such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and venipuncture.
Position and transport patients, including required lifting and pushing/pulling, using proper technique.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay opportunities, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs