American Addiction Centers·West Palm Beach, Florida
Provide nursing care for orthopedic and stroke patients in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit. Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting patient status, and coordinating care between patients and providers.
35809 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital - Med Surg: IU 2nd Floor
Status: Full time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 36
Full time, 7p-7a with weekend rotation.
$20.15 - $30.25
LPN – Adult Acute Care: Hugh Chatham Elkin, NC
Adult Acute Care - Med Surg: IU 2nd Floor
A 61-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in the care of orthopedic and stroke patients. The unit serves a diverse population with a broad range of medical conditions and surgical needs, including post-operative recovery and acute medical management. This fast-paced environment offers a dynamic setting where nurses develop strong clinical skills while managing a variety of patient cases. It is an ideal unit for nurses who enjoy a high level of activity, adaptability, and the opportunity to care for a wide spectrum of patient populations.
Graduation from an accredited LPN training program required & Licensed Practical Nurse licensure from the State of applicable state
Previous experience as an LPN in a clinical or other health care setting preferred.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care, Adult ED Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines.
Provides nursing care activities consistent with education, training, and licensure according to an established health care plan, as delegated by the registered nurse or physician.
Directs or escorts patients to various clinical areas, prepares patients and assists with examinations and assessments, makes observations, collects data, and reports information. Performs physical and physiologic measurements using standardized guidelines.
Serves as liaison between patient and provider. Administers and documents medications ordered by the providers. Calls in medication orders to the patient's pharmacy.
Assists with the interpretation of patient related data. Recognizes relationships between data gathered and patient's health care status and treatment regimens.
Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities. Documents findings relevant to patient's health care status or plan of care, document accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures.
Reviews and documents all procedures, medications, supplies, or additional testing done on the patient's chart.
Triages and documents all incoming patient phone calls regarding medications, medical conditions and reviews with the provider when indicated, the necessary care ordered.
Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas.
Participates in clinical research studies by performing data collection and/or quality assurance.
Participates in regular team meetings and continuous quality improvement activities.
Maintains knowledge of care teams for coordination of patient care, self-management, population management, and communication skills.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Hugh Chatham Health is an 81-bed acute care hospital that delivers high quality, convenient healthcare to residents of the Yadkin Valley region of North Carolina and southwestern Virginia. Employing more than 900 teammates, Hugh Chatham Health includes a medical group with more than 70 providers across 21 locations and three counties. Headquartered in Elkin, North Carolina, Hugh Chatham has been nationally recognized for patient satisfaction, patient safety, and clinical quality. Our Vision is to be the best healthcare system in the nation with service as our guiding principle.
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Requires graduation from an accredited LPN program and a valid State Licensed Practical Nurse licensure. BCLS certification is required, with ACLS or PALS required within one year depending on the specific unit guidelines.
Market context
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