Job Description

Located in the beautiful coastal community of New Bern, Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is one of the leading providers of short term rehabilitation and long term care in Eastern NC. Our 60-bed state of the art Skilled Nursing Facility and 12-bed Assisted Living wing have recently undergone renovation.

• We are looking for reliable Licensed Practical Nursesto care for invalids and injured people in a professional and considerate manner.
• We have openings for full and part-time LPN's
• We offer sign on BONUS for full-time hired staff of $5,000.00.
• You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor.
• LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate.
• The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm.
• It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.
• Shifts are from PART-TIME 7-3, FULL/PART-TIME 3-11 and 11-7
• Pay is negotiable depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient's medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patient's condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Perfect physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

No Phone Calls Please

Learn more about us at www.Bayviewrehab.com

Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.