What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - Northern Urology position at Northern Regional Hospital?
Brief Description
Life Changing Careers Start Here!
Northern Regional Hospital is always looking for talented individuals to join our dedicated staff. Our superior ratings are a testament to our team’s commitment to quality and service excellence. We seek talented and diverse faculty and staff to continue to provide superior care.
Northern is a place where you can grow your career, no matter where you are professionally. We believe you will find it to be more than just a job. When you choose to work at Northern, you become part of a family of caregivers supporting the communities we serve.
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Choose Well. Choose Northern.
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At Northern, we strive to provide benefits that meet you where you are–not only today, but tomorrow.
We recognize that our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce – our Northern Stars.
We understand the contributions of each employee make our accomplishments possible. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of competitive benefits to meet your needs today and anticipate your needs tomorrow. Through our benefits programs, we strive to support you and your family by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Under the direction of a physician or nurse, performs common technical tasks or procedures which do not require the professional judgment of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse and shall not be considered the practice of nursing for which a license is required. Following validation of competency, with a documented order and under the direction of a physician, licensed independent practitioner, or nurse may administer medications to the patient via the appropriately ordered and permitted routes; oral, sublingual, buccal, ophthalmic, otic, nasal, inhalant, transdermal, vaginal, rectal, topical, intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular. Administration of any high risk medications such as insulin, the dose should be verified by another nurse prior to administration. Performs laboratory waived testing such as bedside finger stick glucose. Performs office procedures including general administrative duties.
Life Changing Careers Start Here!
Northern Regional Hospital is always looking for talented individuals to join our dedicated staff. Our superior ratings are a testament to our team’s commitment to quality and service excellence. We seek talented and diverse faculty and staff to continue to provide superior care.
Northern is a place where you can grow your career, no matter where you are professionally. We believe you will find it to be more than just a job. When you choose to work at Northern, you become part of a family of caregivers supporting the communities we serve.
________________________________
Choose Well. Choose Northern.
________________________________
At Northern, we strive to provide benefits that meet you where you are–not only today, but tomorrow.
We recognize that our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce – our Northern Stars.
We understand the contributions of each employee make our accomplishments possible. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of competitive benefits to meet your needs today and anticipate your needs tomorrow. Through our benefits programs, we strive to support you and your family by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable.
- Competitive Compensation – and be paid daily!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Daycare Expenses
- Northern $elect Retirement Plan (403(b) and 457(b)) and Roth IRA
- Celebrate! - Pick a gift to recognize your fifth anniversary and every five years of service thereafter
- Employee discount programs
- Employee Health Clinic
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of North Carolina
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support or obtained within three months of hire.
- If driving is required, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record as required by hospital liability carrier.
- One year experience in Physician Practice office
- Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and regulations related to a Physician’s Office Practice
Under the direction of a physician or nurse, performs common technical tasks or procedures which do not require the professional judgment of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse and shall not be considered the practice of nursing for which a license is required. Following validation of competency, with a documented order and under the direction of a physician, licensed independent practitioner, or nurse may administer medications to the patient via the appropriately ordered and permitted routes; oral, sublingual, buccal, ophthalmic, otic, nasal, inhalant, transdermal, vaginal, rectal, topical, intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular. Administration of any high risk medications such as insulin, the dose should be verified by another nurse prior to administration. Performs laboratory waived testing such as bedside finger stick glucose. Performs office procedures including general administrative duties.