Entry level licensed practical nurse Jobs in Cary, NC

Job Description

Description

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Summary :

Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse. Processes privileged patient health information, processes physician orders, returns patient calls, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities :

1. Maintains compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

2. Demonstrates competance in patient care skills within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse to include assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications, reinforcing patient education, and other procedures as directed by the RN or physician.

3. Documents care provided in the patient's medical record.

4. Processes orders, returns patient calls, and notifies patients of diagnostic results as directed by the physician.

5. Assists with the maintenance of adequate supplies, and performs and documents medical equipment safety checks.

6. Maintains compliance with established safety and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, OSHA, and infection prevention policies and procedures. Participates in unit performance improvement activities.

7. Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and visitors. Exhibits effective communication skills and team work.

Other Information

Other information :

Education Requirements :

• Completion of accredited practical nursing program.

Licensure / Certification Requirements :

Professional Experience Requirements :

Knowledge / Skills / and Abilities Requirements :

Job Details

Legal Employer : GP2

Entity : UNC Physician Group Practices

Organization Unit : CO Spine

Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 1.00

Salary Range : $20.03 - $28.52 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type : Onsite

Work Schedule : Day Job

Location of Job : US : NC : Cary

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : No

This position is employed by UNC Physicians Group Practices II, LLC, a private, for-profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and / or to apply for a career opportunity.