Licensed Practical Nurse New

Pride Health is hiring a Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our client’s Raleigh, NC medical facility. This is a 13-week contract with the possibility of an extension, and it's a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization.

Essential Function:

• Under the direction of the RN, assists in providing nursing services and identifying the patient's physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs as evidenced by observation, documentation, clinical record, case reference, team report and evaluation. Reports on outcomes to assigned RN Case Manager.
• Participates in planning, coordinating, and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, to provide quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Provide and ensure effective communication to patient/family, co-workers, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes and evaluations.
• Properly documents outcomes of interventions.
• Assist the patient/family in learning appropriate self-care techniques and assess patient/family response to care.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA).
• Assist the RN and/or physician in performing specialized duties related to end-of-life care for Hospice patients.
• Assists with admitting, discharging, and transferring of patients.
• Possible on-call duties.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:

• Nursing skills as defined by accepted standards of practice.
• Ability to use electronic medical charting and time-keeping software (Homecare Homebase).
• Ability to recognize and maintain professional boundaries in relationships with co-workers, patients/family/caregivers.
• Current Nursing License in the Practicing State.
• Valid driver's License.
• Current CPR Certification
• Two years of experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, preferably in a home health or hospice setting
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program or accredited School of Vocational Nursing

Additional Information:

Location: Raleigh, NC

Job Duration: 13 weeks

Shifts: Monday- Friday, Day Shift

Hourly Pay: - $31 - $33/hour

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.