Licensed Practical Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (Night Shift)

UNC Health • Kinston, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse maintains accountability for delivering safe and competent nursing care to assigned patients. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN uses the nursing process to provide care, supports and assists the RN in providing care, and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to achieve high standards of care specific to each patient's age. The role serves patients and families through direct patient care and also works with physicians, coworkers, and other healthcare team members. Customer interactions should be friendly, helpful, and courteous, and project a positive image of the unit and hospital.

This is a full-time, onsite position in the Progressive Care Unit at UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, North Carolina. The night work schedule is 36 hours per week. The listed salary range is $24.93–$28.68 per hour; pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina.
• BCLS certification.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide for patient care needs in accordance with the age and population of patients served.
• Successful completion of a hospital-approved pharmacology examination with a score of 80 or above.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and competent nursing care to assigned patients.
• Provide care using the nursing process under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Support and assist the Registered Nurse in providing patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to achieve high standards of care specific to the patient's age.
• Provide direct patient care services to patients and families.
• Ensure customer interactions are friendly, helpful, and courteous, projecting a positive image of the unit and hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree