LPN - Ortho/Urology - Nights
About The Position
Ortho/Urology is a 36-bed medical-surgical unit. We care for adult patients from 18 to 100+ years old with a variety of diagnoses. Some of the patient population includes: general surgery, urology surgery, GI surgery, wound care and management, traumatic injuries post fall or car accidents, and traditional inpatient medicine patients. The team consists of RNs, LPNs, and NAs. This is a great unit to see a variety of diagnoses and solidify a foundation of skills that will serve you well in all aspects of your nursing career. 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
