Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Forest City Family Care
Company: Rutherford Regional Health
Location: Rutherfordton
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care
facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient
care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a
full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide
our services in a caring, professional environment through the
teamwork of our medical staff and employees.
Rutherford Regional Health Systems partnership with Duke LifePoint
Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare
in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture
of Duke University Health System, one of the countrys leading
academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare
company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces
joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with
hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality,
innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint
combines Dukes unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and
quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and
experience operating community hospitals and healthcare
organizations.
As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, the LPN provides
direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and
standards of practice.
Essential Functions:
Under the direction of a physician or mid-level provider,
contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for
analysis by the physician or mid-level provider.
Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and
reactions to interventions with care providers, patient, and
families.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of
the patient.
Performs skilled practical nursing procedures or treatments (e.g.
administers oxygen, conducts blood glucose testing, applies sterile
dressing, collects specimens), assists physicians (e.g. w/client
and new employee exams, treatments and/or lab tests) and assists in
emergencies (e.g. w/client first aid, cardio-pulmonary
resuscitation, restraining clients), conducts neurological and
circulation assessments, medication in oral, rectal or injection
form (i.e. administers intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
and TB skin tests), and provides medication instructions to
clients.
Maintains medication records.
Provides general nursing direct care.
Education:
Associates Degree or Diploma in LPN required.
Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the
ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a
stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Licenses:
Current LPN license to practice in NC (NC license or multi-state
compact license).
Minimum Work Experience:
1-3 years experience highly preferred.
Position Highlights:
40hrs per week
Non-Exempt Hourly
Company Description:
Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility
that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care.
Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full
range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our
services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork
of our medical staff and employees.
Rutherford Regional Health Systems partnership with Duke LifePoint
Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare
in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture
of Duke University Health System, one of the countrys leading
academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare
company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces
joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with
hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality,
innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint
combines ukes unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and
quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and
experience operating community hospitals and healthcare
organizations.
Benefits -Wide range of benefits options!
Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental,
and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give
you the coverage that best fits your needs.
HSA
401(K) retirement plan contributions
Generous Paid Time Off
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
Income protection programs for the entire family such as life
insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional,
legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household.
Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy
your time away from work.
Why join our team?
We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of
services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our
employees are our most valuable assts in accomplishing this goal.
Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care
professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are
passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive
environment in a close-knit community, apply today!
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking
for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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