LPN - Med/Surg (7S) - Days

American Addiction Centers • High Point, NC

1d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs nursing services in the care and treatment of patients.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited LPN training program
• Licensed Practical Nurse licensure from the state of NC
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an LPN in a clinical or other health care setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care activities consistent with education, training, and licensure according to an established health care plan, as delegated by the registered nurse or physician.
• Directs or escorts patients to various clinical areas, prepares patients and assists with examinations and assessments, makes observations, collects data, and reports information.
• Performs physical and physiologic measurements using standardized guidelines.
• Serves as liaison between patient and provider.
• Administers and documents medications ordered by the providers.
• Calls in medication orders to the patient's pharmacy.
• Assists with the interpretation of patient related data.
• Recognizes relationships between data gathered and patient's health care status and treatment regimens.
• Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities.
• Documents findings relevant to patient's health care status or plan of care, document accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures.
• Reviews and documents all procedures, medications, supplies, or additional testing done on the patient's chart.
• Triages and documents all incoming patient phone calls regarding medications, medical conditions and reviews with the provider when indicated, the necessary care ordered.
• Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas.
• Participates in clinical research studies by performing data collection and/or quality assurance.
• Participates in regular team meetings and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Maintains knowledge of care teams for coordination of patient care, self-management, population management, and communication skills.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed