LPN (Full Time) (Overnights) - Raleigh, NC, United States - UNC Health

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

7 East is a 28-bed unit located in the newly renovated Patient Tower at UNC REX, specializing in general surgery and Bariatric care.

As a Bariatric Accredited Center, we are recognized for our elective Bariatric surgeries and our exceptional post-operative outcomes.

Our dedicated nursing team is committed to patient education and recovery, utilizing the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway to expedite patient progress post-surgery.

The unit boasts a team of innovative surgeons performing cutting-edge procedures, offering an exciting opportunity for RNs keen on advancing their skills and accumulating extensive experience.

The nursing staff on 7 East, many of whom are CMSRN certified and hold significant tenure with UNC REX, bring a wealth of experience and expertise, further enhancing the quality of care provided and the professional development environment for new nurses.

Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting and must work
With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Recognizes developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn. Uses available patient education materials.
Evaluation of Care - Recognizes expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in delivery of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.

Implementation - Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population- appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care.

Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs.

Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.

Leadership - With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
Patient Assessment - Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Reports data to the registered nurse to contribute to the plan of care and communication to others. Planning - Collaborates with patient/family to support the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in fulfilling care plan. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability.

Graduation from a school of practical nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification

Job Details Legal Employer:

NCHEALTH

Entity:
UNC REX Healthcare


Organization Unit:
Rex 7 East

Work Type:
Full Time

27 per hour (Hiring Range)
Night Job


Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath 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.