(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-Time Adult Care
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Carrboro
Posted on: November 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Responsible for patient assessment, patient
care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned
group of patients for a defined work period. Provides direction and
supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and
other clinical/clerical associates. By assignment, may function as
a charge nurse for the unit. Involves provision of patient
care/service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric
and pediatric patients. Patient Care Planning Develops a
comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant
needs and problems identified through nursing assessment. Prepares
nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the
initial team conference. Reviews and updates nursing care plan and
collaborates with team members as changes occur. Patient Care
Provision Implements patient care as planned in nursing care plan
and interdisciplinary care plan. Provides safe and therapeutic care
and seeks resources when appropriate. Safely performs and
accurately documents procedures, consistent with established
nursing policy and procedure. Patient Care Evaluation Evaluates
patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in
collaboration with interdisciplinary team. Evaluates progress
toward nursing goals and revises goals as needed on a weekly basis.
Completes nursing progress note for assigned patients on a daily
basis. Completes nursing flow sheets for assigned patients on a
daily basis. Teaching Evaluates education needs of patient and
significant others and documents their response to teaching. Acts
as role model for health care students and other team members.
Patient Care Communication Reports and documents accurately and
concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition. Applies
basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective
communication among care team members, patients, and significant
others. Encourages direct discussion between staff members when
differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as
needed. Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care
practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests
alternatives. Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in
Nursing, preferred Experience Six months to a year of experience as
a licensed RN or holder of an active GN permit Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state
of employment or compact Graduate Nurse Permit Associates with an
unsuccessful licensure application or on the 75th day following the
effective date of the temporary permit; will be transferred to
another position within CHRISTUS Health Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM
Work Type: Full Time
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