LPN Extern

Job Description

LOCATION: Cone Health, SW-Nurse Extern Program
CITY: Greensboro, NC

JOB DETAILS:
Exempt: No | FTE: 0.9 (36 hours/week) | Schedule: Varies according to placement | On Call: NO

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide overall job description and duties for the program aimed at increasing job opportunity awareness and exposure to Registered Nurse positions at Cone Health System for Nursing Programs.
The LPN-Extern program provides the following:

1. Patient care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN)
2. Observational opportunities working directly with the RN
3. Opportunities for acclimation and socialization to assigned nursing departments
4. Didactical opportunities during the LPN-Extern program as defined by the Department Director
5. Prepare the LPN-Extern for a smooth transition to the role of the RN within the assigned nursing department with successful completion of the LPN-Extern program.
The LPN-Extern is assigned to an RN Preceptor, rather than to patients. Provides patient care according to the skills and competency guidelines set by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

EDUCATION:
Required: Rising senior actively enrolled and in an approved school of Nursing. Completion of an accredited LPN training program. Enrolled in a LPN to RN program and last semester of the senior year.

EXPERIENCE:
Required: The LPN-Extern program will be a competitive entry program. Selection guidelines developed with input from Talent Acquisition, Educational Leaders and Departmental and Executive Nursing leadership.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:

REQUIRED
BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
Currently listed and in good standing, as a LPN I with the Division of Health Service Regulation. Currently listed and in good standing, as a LPN with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

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