Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med/Surg

Advocate Health•Lincolnton, NC

2d•$25 - $38

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care in the Med/Surg 2E department according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care. The role supports assessment by collecting and documenting data, identifying significant changes in patient condition, and reporting them to the registered nurse. The LPN helps develop and implement the plan of care as directed by the registered nurse, reinforces patient teaching, documents interventions and patient responses, and communicates changes in medical orders and care effectiveness. The position performs clinical tasks such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and venipuncture. It also involves positioning and transporting patients, including lifting and pushing or pulling. The LPN must provide age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays, with some weekend requirements. This is a full-time position with 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Hold a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Complete an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within six months, unless the department leader has determined it is not required.
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.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above the shoulders, and twisting.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and have functional vision, speech, and hearing.
Wear personal protective equipment as necessary when exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, or radiation hazards and blood or body fluids.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Assist with patient 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 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.
Position and transport patients, using proper techniques for lifting and pushing or pulling.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
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, based on the teammate’s position.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.