Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgical Unit

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital serves as a campus of ECU Health Medical Center. The 142-bed full-service hospital is located in Washington and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center. It is home to a 16-bed emergency department that serves approximately 25,000 patients per year, as well as the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center - a provider of leading-edge chemotherapy and radiation therapy, among other cancer services. ECU Health Beaufort also offers general medical and surgical services, operative services, a women's birthing center, rehabilitation services and outpatient clinics.

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

• Location/Department: ECU Health Beaufort (Washington, NC) - Surgical Unit (27 bed unit - intermediate and general)
• This position is full time days (36hrs/week) with rotating weekends

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Erica Hoyt, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [email protected]