Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Float Pool

Department:
34102 High Point Medical Center - Nursing Float Pool
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
3 12 hour shifts weekly
7pm-7am
4 weekend shifts in a 6-week period
Pay Range:
$25.30 - $37.95
The float staff provide flexible, skilled nursing care across multiple units (primarily acute care and intermediate level care) within High Point Medical Center, stepping in to support staffing needs and maintain safe patient care. They adapt quickly to different patient populations, workflows, and clinical environments while upholding hospital standards and best practices.
Under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care using the nursing process, standards and policies within scope of practice.
Job Requirements:
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state of North Carolina
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months
Key Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Assists with assessment by collecting and documenting data, actions and responses including biological, psychological, social and cultural factors. Detects significant changes in patient condition and reports these to the registered nurse.
Assists with developing the plan of care and implements as directed by the registered nurse.
Supports and reinforces patient teaching according to individualized plan of care.
Documents performance of nursing interventions and patient's response to those interventions and communicates effectiveness of interventions and changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
Communicates changes in medical orders to the registered nurse.
Performs clinical tasks or skills such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, venipuncture, etc.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with a variety of patients, family, staff and physicians
Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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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
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