LPN - Rehab Neurosciences

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

• Assist in providing direct quality patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

• Participates in the assessment of patients.

• Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating/revising the plan of care.

• Attends educational programs and staff orientation which promote and professional development.

• Develops leadership role within the LPN scope of practice.

• Participates in Service Excellence Program.

Minimum Requirements

• LPN Diploma

• Active NC LPN License or compact state

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• Exposure and practice of medication administration from educational preparation and student clinical practice.

Other Information

• Department: Rehab Neurosciences (20- Bed Unit)

• Primary population: Acute adult rehab patients with a range of subspecialities (brain injuries, brain tumors, major multiple traumas, stroke, neurological conditions). Average length of stay for our patients: 13 days

• This position is a full-time benefit eligible position - 36 hours/week. 12 hour shifts.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

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