LPN - Primary Care East Rowan

What We Offer

Primary Care East Rowan

Monday-Friday; 8a-5p

The team member's Number One job responsibility is to deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time, and understands how to contribute to the health system's vision of achieving that commitment to patients and families. At Novant Health, people are our business. We treat each other with respect and compassion. We embrace the differences in our strengths while fostering an environment of inclusion, empowerment, inspiration and courage. The team member will use Novant Health's First Do No Harm (NHFDNH) safety behaviors / error prevention tools and high reliability strategies as appropriate to ensure a safe, remarkable patient experience.

The Licensed Practical Nurse serves as a member of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with other team members to provide care that promotes optimal health. The Licensed Practical Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the care of the patient during their health journey. The Licensed Practical Nurse accepts accountability for provision of care, as part of the RN led team, in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

What You'll Do

• Assessment : Participates in the collection of data as directed by the registered nurse. Participates in the determination of nursing care needs through recognition of relationships between data gathered and a patient's health status and treatment regimen. Sources of data collection include : subjective reporting, observations of appearance and / or behavior, measurements of physical structure and physiologic function, information regarding available resources. Able to determine a patient's need for immediate nursing intervention based upon data gathered regarding the patient's health status, ability to care for self, and current treatment regimen.
• Planning : Participates in dialogue with the patient / chosen support system to identify what is important to them and incorporate his / her preferences and norms into the individualized care plan. Participates as part of the interdisciplinary care team in planning individualized care. Identifies relevant resources based on necessity and availability. Identifies nursing interventions and goals for the patient and reviews goals with the registered nurse. Collaborates with the registered nurse to consider ongoing modification of care plan based on patient's needs, capabilities and condition.
• Evaluation : Participates in evaluation of nursing care and desired outcomes by collecting evaluative data from relevant sources; recognizing the effectiveness of nursing interventions; and proposing modifications to plan of care for review by the registered nurse.
• Communication and Documentation : Communicates information to others responsible for, or involved in the care of the patient. The licensed practical nurse is accountable for directing communication to the appropriate person(s), communicating within a time period which is consistent with the patient's need for care, evaluating the nature of response to information reported, and determining whether further communication is needed. Consistently utilizes appropriate communication tools such as Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Question (SBARQ) when communicating within the interdisciplinary team and when handing off patient care. Documents appropriate information in a timely manner.

What We're Looking For

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

130538