The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospital supports the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider in a hospital setting to provide high-quality patient care. Working under close supervision, this role develops and implements hospital-based care plans and prepares equipment for procedures across the organization's hospital systems. Essential Job Function Supports the care team by collecting patient history and medical information in order to provide complete case documentation in hospital medical records. Assists in developing and implementing care plans as directed by the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider to serve patient needs of those being treated in a hospital. Ensures that the proper techniques and safety precautions are taken in accordance with Cone Health policies around sterile environments. Communicates health care instructions to patients and families in order to deliver information in a clear way for the care plan. Helps to respond to emergencies and safety hazards by utilizing personal protective equipment and hospital precautions to avoid patient harm. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Diploma in Practical Nursing; Completion of Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required within 4 years of hire. Experience Required: None; New LPN Graduates must be accepted into the Cone Health LPN Academy Licensure/Certification/Listing Required: Current LPN license in North Carolina; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
The Nursing Technician supports the Registered Nurse through observing and documenting patient conditions. Working under close supervision, this role assists with patient support through progressive mobility and assistance with daily tasks as needed. Essential Job Function: Supports patients with daily living tasks, including meals, personal care, and progressive mobility in order to support the recovery and plan of care. Assesses patients' quality of life related to nutrition, hydration, and elimination in order to distribute resources and anticipate patient needs. Admits, transfers, and discharges patients in order to move them to the appropriate locations in line with the plan of care. Assists with clinical procedures, including monitoring blood glucose, recording vital signs, obtaining EKG's, applying restraints, and attending to elimination needs to provide comfortable care for patients. Helps to maintain unit inventories of supplies and medical equipment in order to ensure a clean and safe environment in adherence to the National Patient Safety Goals. Checks that fall-risk patients have the appropriate arm bands, socks, and signage to ensure physical safety. Helps document all clinical procedures, patient interactions, and medication use to maintain a detailed patient history. Responds promptly to delegation from registered nurse staff and shares patient observations to ensure efficient collaboration. Performs other duties as assigned. Education: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Required: None Licensure/Certification/Listing: Required: Certification required by State of North Carolina DHHR. Nurse Aide Certification required. BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.
The Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem provides high-quality patient care and applies nursing knowledge to ensure effective medical care and positive patient outcomes on a per diem basis. While working under close supervision, this role works collaboratively with the healthcare team and seeks guidance from senior medical professionals to address challenging circumstances to ensure optimal patient care on designated daily shifts. Essential Job Function Assists in conducting patient assessments, examinations, and treatments to contribute to comprehensive and personalized patient care on a day-to-day basis. Supports the analysis of patient data to guide medical decisions, treatment plans, and interventions. Helps implement prescribed medical interventions and treatments to ensure strict adherence to protocols and promote patient safety. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate communication and coordination of care to improve patient outcomes. Seeks guidance and advice from senior medical professionals on complex patient situations and challenging healthcare circumstances to ensure optimal patient care. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Required: Associate degree in Nursing Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing Experience Required: 1 year as a Registered Nurse with 1 year in a clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations Licensure/Certification/Listing Required: Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality patient care and ensures positive patient outcomes through the compassionate and efficient application of nursing knowledge. Working under general supervision, this role promotes professional nursing practice by coordinating patient care through the nursing process and multidisciplinary collaboration. Essential Job Function: Reviews patient needs and conditions to deliver nursing care in assigned unit to ensure that every patient receives the direct and proper care needed. Analyzes patient information, including medical history, diagnostic results, and current condition, to develop individualized nursing care plans. Prepares nursing processes, such as medication administration and treatments to provide comprehensive and effective patient care. Reconciles medical records to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. Evaluates patient response to interventions and identifies any additional interventions needed to meet defined goals of care. Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team to ensure effective care planning. Performs other duties as assigned. Education: Required: Associate degree in nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing. Experience: Required: 1 year as a Registered Nurse. Preferred: 1 year in a clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations. Licensure/Certification/Listing: Required: Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospital supports the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider in a hospital setting to provide high-quality patient care. Working under close supervision, this role develops and implements hospital-based care plans and prepares equipment for procedures across the organization's hospital systems. Essential Job Function: Supports the care team by collecting patient history and medical information in order to provide complete case documentation in hospital medical records. Assists in developing and implementing care plans as directed by the Registered Nurse or healthcare provider to serve patient needs of those being treated in a hospital. Ensures that the proper techniques and safety precautions are taken in accordance with Cone Health policies around sterile environments. Communicates health care instructions to patients and families in order to deliver information in a clear way for the care plan. Helps to respond to emergencies and safety hazards by utilizing personal protective equipment and hospital precautions to avoid patient harm. Performs other duties as assigned. Education: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Diploma in Practical Nursing; Completion of Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required within 4 years of hire. Experience: Required: None; New LPN Graduates must be accepted into the Cone Health LPN Academy. Licensure/Certification/Listing: Required: Current LPN license in North Carolina; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.
