Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Emergency Department

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lexington, 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 patient assessment by collecting and documenting data, actions, and responses, including biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors. The LPN identifies significant changes in patient condition and reports them to the registered nurse, assists with care planning, implements the plan as directed, reinforces patient teaching, documents nursing interventions and responses, and communicates intervention effectiveness and changes in condition or medical orders to the registered nurse. The position performs clinical tasks such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and venipuncture. It also involves positioning and transporting patients, with associated lifting and pushing/pulling. The LPN must provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and understand lifespan growth and development, age-specific assessment needs, and the care required under departmental policies and procedures. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position scheduled for 36 hours per week, working days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and every other weekend. The listed pay range is $25.30–$37.95. The role may involve exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids; personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.

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 six 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 demonstrate knowledge and skills for age-appropriate care and knowledge of lifespan growth and development.
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, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, and push or pull with 30 pounds of force.
Ability to perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional vision, speech, and hearing.
No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Assist with assessment by collecting and documenting patient 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 in 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 technique for lifting and pushing or pulling.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and age-specific needs of patients served.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.