What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - Skilled Nursing position at NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL?
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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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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!
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- 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
- Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of North Carolina
- Current CPR certification or obtained within 3 months of employment
- Previous experience working with geriatric
Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN participates in implementing the care plan initiated by the Registered Nurse after initial assessment completed by the Registered Nurse, provides and reinforces patient teaching, records and reports the nursing assessment, care rendered and the patient’s response to the care. Is responsible and accountable for delegating care and tasks to other personnel. Provides direct patient care including medication, treatments and personal care. Assigned patients may vary in age for children 12 years through geriatrics. Hours of work and length of shift may vary from the established schedule. Patients are assessed and decisions are made about changes in their conditions, verbal and written reports are made to others on the health care team. Care is coordinated and documented by the nurse. The LPN will manage critical care patients with multisystem medical problems. Will have the ability to respond calmly to emergent situations.
