Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute

Novant Health•Charlotte, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, required.
Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program, required.
One year of relevant experience, preferred.
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.
Computer skills
Phone call etiquette
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.