Licensed Practical Nurse -OB/GYN Clinic Dunn, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for nursing care of patients under the supervision of the office manager or physician; assists clinic personnel/patients with clinic functions.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required
Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure
Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
Verbal and written skills required
Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of the patients typically served

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Participates in assessment of patient
Collaborates with departmental and interdisciplinary groups in developing the patient plan of care
Follows patient’s plan of care while participating in the direct nursing care to assigned patients
Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological needs of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse or other authorized person(s)
Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care
Administers medication as ordered by physician
Facilitates a safe environment
Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately
Maintains required competencies
Participates in Performance Improvement activities and monitors the quality of care
Establishes collaborative interpersonal relationships with other Health System staff
Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the medical regimen
Actively participates in cost containment and completes accurate charging for patient services
Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP), if applicable
Other duties as assigned