Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Emergency Department

Advocate Health•Lexington, NC

1d•$25 - $38

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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, and reports significant changes in a patient's condition to the registered nurse. The LPN helps develop and implement care plans as directed by the registered nurse, reinforces patient teaching, documents nursing interventions and patient responses, and communicates changes in medical orders and the effectiveness of interventions. The position performs clinical skills such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and venipuncture. It also involves positioning and transporting patients and providing age-appropriate care across the lifespan. The schedule is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with every other weekend, for 36 hours per week.

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, and using email and 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.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and patient transfers.
Functional vision, speech, and hearing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care according to 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 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 technique for lifting and pushing or pulling.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients, following departmental policies and procedures.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.