Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med/Surg

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lincoln, NC

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care in the Med/Surg 2E department according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care. The position assists with patient assessments by collecting and documenting data and patient responses, detects and reports significant changes in condition to the registered nurse, and helps implement the plan of care as directed by the registered nurse. The LPN supports patient teaching and documents nursing interventions and their outcomes, communicating intervention effectiveness, changes in patient condition, and changes in medical orders to the registered nurse. The role performs clinical tasks such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and venipuncture. It also includes patient positioning and transport, which may involve lifting and pushing or pulling. The LPN must provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan. This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week on weekday nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with some weekend requirements. The listed pay range is $25.30–$37.95. The role requires an active state LPN license and completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program. No prior experience is required. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association must be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.

Requirements

Current 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 from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, using email, 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 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.
Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and have functional vision, speech, and hearing.
Use personal protective equipment as necessary when exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, or body-fluid hazards.

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.
Perform patient positioning and transporting duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.