LPN - Community Healthcare Specialist

4 weeks ago

Boone, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Appalachian Full time

Patient Care Services

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides high-quality patient care services, addressing the psychosocial, physical, and general needs of patients.

LPNs adhere to federal, state, and local regulatory compliance, ensuring patient care that reflects initiative, responsibility, and professionalism in clinical practice departments.

LPN practice requires assignment or delegation by and performance under the supervision, orders, or directions of a registered nurse (RN), physician, or other person authorized by State law to provide the supervision.

LPNs implement health care plans developed by the RN or physician as authorized by State law to prescribe such a plan.

Key areas of practice and care delivery are provided to achieve and maintain top decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety.

The LPN follows and adheres to ARHS policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and standards of behavior.

LPNs assist coworkers, clients, families, and visitors, ensuring that assistance is in-line with their scope of practice, license, or certification.

LPNs participate in structured classes and training sessions, complemented by supervised job shadowing/precepting under the guidance of a licensed registered nurse.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
  • Previous Health Care Experience in an acute or clinic setting is preferred
  • Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician
  • Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits of license and certifications and hospital policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of the continuum of nursing care provided in the patient care department
  • Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians

Work Environment

LPNs are regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases

LPNs are frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment; odorous chemicals and specimens

LPNs may be subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)

About UNC Health Appalachian

UNC Health Appalachian is a leader in healthcare in the High Country, comprising three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation.

UNC Health Appalachian is committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and making life better.

About UNC Health

UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses, and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM).

UNC Health exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM.

UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina over the past three years.

Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety, and the overall patient experience.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered.

If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen.

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