About this role
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospital supports the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider in a hospital setting to provide high-quality patient care. Working under close supervision, this role develops and implements hospital-based care plans and prepares equipment for procedures across the organization's hospital systems. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospital supports the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider in a hospital setting to provide high-quality patient care. Working under close supervision, this role develops and implements hospital-based care plans and prepares equipment for procedures across the organization's hospital systems.
Job Level: Licensed Practical Nurses Campus: Enterprise Wide
• Priority Roles Supports the care team by collecting patient history and medical information in order to provide complete case documentation in hospital medical records. • Assists in developing and implementing care plans as directed by the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider to serve patient needs of those being treated in a hospital. • Ensures that the proper techniques and safety precautions are taken in accordance with Cone Health policies around sterile environments. • Communicates health care instructions to patients and families in order to deliver information in a clear way for the care plan. • Helps to respond to emergencies and safety hazards by utilizing personal protective equipment and hospital precautions to avoid patient harm. • Performs other duties as reasonably required or assigned. EDUCATION: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Diploma in Practical Nursing; LPN's are required to complete ADN within 4 years of hire EXPERIENCE: Required: None; New LPN Graduates must be accepted into the Cone Health LPN Academy LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING: Required: Current LPN license in North Carolina; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider