Job Information
Novant Health LPN in Wilmington, North Carolina
Overview
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse based on appropriate nursing standards, policies and procedures. Functions under that ANA Standards of Practice and adheres to the guidelines of the NCBON. The Licensed Practical Nurse participates in assessments/data collection and treatments, as delegated by the RN, based on a defined Plan of Care. The RN provides care based on established standards of care and expectations. See www.ncbon.com & www.nursingworld.org.
Responsibilities:
Competently provides direct patient care under the supervision of the RN based on appropriate nursing standards, policies and procedures per ANA Standards and the NCBON.
Provides reinforcement of appropriate and pertinent patient education to the patient/family according to the Plan of Care to facilitate optimal patient function, independence and health.
Effectively and appropriately delegates specific patient care duties to non-licensed members of the nursing team to assure optimal patient outcomes.
Appropriately communicates information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Annually continues personal development to enhance practice and profession.
Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
Maintains and adjusted schedule to enhance team performance.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team.
Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
Ensures that patients are admitted, transferred and discharged in a timely and efficient manner.
Performs moderate or waived point of care testing per CLIA guidelines.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Education:
Essential:
- Associate Degree
Other information:
Experience: Experience preferred. Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
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Learn more about Novant Health
Job Location NC-Wilmington
Job Opening ID 1431
Facility PEDCLINIC - Nunnelee Pediatric Specialty Clinic
Department Pediatric Infusion
Work Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm
Category Medical Group