SUPPORT NURSE (LPN) - WOODHAVEN
Company: Liberty Health
Location: Lumberton
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
SUPPORT NURSE (LPN) - WOODHAVEN Liberty Cares With Compassion
$15,000 Sign on Bonus At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a
caring environment. We are currently seeking an experienced:
SUPPORT NURSE - LPN Job Summary: - Assist in assuring the best
patient care possible by assisting nursing personnel (including
charge nurse and Director of Nursing) on a specified unit during
their assigned work hours. - May be required to take call for
staffing coverage. - Assist in providing resident care, in
accordance with the Nursing Practice Act, and under the supervision
of a Registered Nurse. - Delegates duties to non-licensed nursing
personnel and monitoring performance under the supervision of a
Registered Nurse and assists in preparation of a work schedule as
needed. - Assist in Quality Assurance data collection for analysis
and corrective action implementation by the Quality Assurance
Nurse. - Assist with infection control for unit. - Adheres to all
regulations pertaining to cleanliness, infection control and
Standard Precaution. - Assist with records, orders, and assessment
of new admissions to the unit. Assist with assuring the initial
nursing assessment is completed. - Completed assigned resident
assessments as assigned by MDS Nurse or Director of Nursing. -
Attends Nurse Department meetings as scheduled. - Assist with
monitoring and measuring decubiti weekly and completing integument
watch assessment forms accurately and works with other departments
to implement needs for the unit and needs of patients on the unit.
- Reports any possible performance issues by employees within the
facility to the RN for determination if disciplinary action is
required. May be asked by the RN to send an employee home for the
remainder of the shift if the RN determines that further
investigation is needed. May document the performance concern on
the appropriate form for review and use by the RN in the
disciplinary process. - Assist with lab request as ordered per
facility policy using appropriate techniques. Responsible for
reposting lab work as ordered on unit, reviewing results and
notifying attending MD per established policies, protocols, and
physician orders. - Assist with emergencies arising while on duty.
Performs CPR if needed. Assist with emergencies on other units if
needed. - Assist with notifying attending MD of any change or
illness of patients in the unit. Notifies attending physician of
emergencies and death of patients in the unit. Implement order of
changes in orders as instructed or ordered by MD. - Assist with
other general duties which include rounds with doctors; checking MD
orders, including update of orders; verification of completeness of
nursing summaries timely and verification that all nursing records
are complete and timely. - May be asked to provide hall coverage as
needed. - Assist with coordinating the health care team including
the rehab aides duties and assignments. - Other duties as assigned
by Director of Nursing in accordance to NC Board Of Nursing
Practice Acts. Job Requirements: - Must be a high school graduate -
Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) graduated from an
accredited School of Nursing, with a current, valid license as a
Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina and submit proof of
license renewal. - Must provide quality-nursing care to patients,
follow doctor’s orders, and have a genuine interest in geriatric
nursing. - Must be CPR certified yearly and attend in-service
training and other staff meetings as required. - Must have ability
to make decisions regarding nursing and unit problems realizing
that errors and incompetence may have serious consequences for
patients and/or staff. - Must be able to work well under pressure,
problem solve, and perform various jobs. - Must read, know and
follow personnel, department and facility policies and procedures
and adhere to local, state and federal requirements. - Must be able
to maneuver medication carts, treatment carts and other nursing
equipment. Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more
information. Background checks/drug-free workplace. EOE.
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