Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgical Unit Weekender

Advocate Health•Shelby, NC

1d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care on Atrium Health Cleveland’s 32-bed medical-surgical unit, which specializes in surgical procedures including total joint replacements, colon resections, cholecystectomies, appendectomies, amputations, and urology procedures. The role supports the registered nurse by collecting and documenting patient information, helping develop and implement plans of care, reinforcing patient education, performing nursing interventions, and reporting changes in patient condition. The position is listed as part-time, with 24 hours per week. The schedule details also state full time, three 12-hour day shifts per week, with every third weekend rotation. The pay range is $25.30–$37.95. The job requires an active state LPN license; Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association must be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required. No prior experience is required.

Requirements

Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, to be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, using electronic mail, and using electronic medical record 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 sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional vision, speech, and hearing.
Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and wear personal protective equipment when necessary.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Assist with patient assessments 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 it 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.
Perform patient positioning and transportation duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique.
Provide age-appropriate care using knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and departmental policies and procedures.
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 and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay for eligible positions.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.