What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Inpatient -- Medical Surgical position at ECU Health North?
ECU Health
About ECU Health North Hospital
ECU Health North Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited, 204-bed acute bed facility serving Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties in the north-central region of North Carolina. Its service area also reaches into southern Virginia. With more than 600 team members, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services. It features a 24-hour emergency department and offers advanced diagnostics as well as specialty and primary care.
Position Summary
- Assist in providing direct quality patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
- Participates in the assessment of patients.Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating/revising the plan of care.
- Attends educational programs and staff orientation which promote and professional development.
- Develops leadership role within the LPN scope of practice. Participates in Service Excellence Program.
Minimum Requirements
- LPN Diploma
- Active NC LPN License or compact state
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Exposure and practice of medication administration from educational preparation and student clinical practice.
- 5 or more years of experience
Clinical Ladder
Other Information
- Full Time
- Shift: Night
- On Call: NO
- Weekends: YES [36 hours (3 shifts per week/Every other weekend required)]
- Great Benefits
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Aldric Hicks, Talent Acquisition Consultant
ECH Health Talent Acquisition
Email: Aldric.Hicks@ecuhealth.org
Salary : $44,782 - $73,902
