Licensed Practical Nurse |LPN| Inpatient | Medical Surgical

Qualifications
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
Weekends: YES [36 hours (3 shifts per week/Every other weekend required)]
Responsibilities
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
Job description
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, ****** 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