LPN (42252) -Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital Murphy, NC
LPN
Temporary - Non-exempt - Part-time - Standard Hours 0.01
Description
Job Summary:
The Staff LPN must comply with the Nurse Practice Act and function within an LPN's scope of practice. The LPN administers and assists with planning skilled nursing care to patients. Performs skills in accordance with the physician's orders and under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse.
Education:
Required:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
Preferred:
Experience:
Required:
Preferred:
One year medical/surgical acute care experience.
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Current, unrestricted North Carolina LPN licensure or Multi-State Nursing Compact Licensure. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward. Basic de-escalation training within 6 months of hire. Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 6 months of hire and then annually thereafter. A pediatric educational course specific to assessment, recognition, and stabilization of emergency conditions is required within 12 months and maintained going forward.
The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a North Carolina license. However, the North Carolina nursing license will be a single state license for North Carolina Residents or non-compact state residents. North Carolina licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-North Carolina residents.
Department Position Summary:
The Staff LPN must comply with the Nurse Practice Act and function within an LPN's scope of practice. The LPN administers and assists with planning skilled nursing care to patients Performs skills in accordance with the physician's orders and under the direction and supervision of the