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Licensed Practical Nurse - Nephrology at Eastowne

UNC Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517

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Licensed Practical Nurse - Nephrology at Eastowne Join UNC Health as a Licensed Practical Nurse in our Nephrology department at Eastowne. The role offers a commitment incentive of $10,000 evenly distributed every six months over a three‑year commitment period, reflecting our commitment to building a supportive and inclusive team of over 40,000 professional caregivers.

Commitment Incentive $10,000 total, paid to the nurse every six (6) months during a three (3) year work commitment.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and maintenance of individualized, goal‑oriented care plans and collaborate with other health professionals to ensure the patient/caregiver needs are met.

Observe, assess, document, and report patient response to treatments and therapies; adjust priorities of care based on patient/caregiver needs.

Participate in unit, service, and departmental enrichment activities, including committees, CQI activities, and orientation/education of staff.

Provide treatments and therapies such as respiratory, oral/NG/NT suctioning, tracheostomy care, medication administration, cardiac monitor observation, respirator management, intravenous infusions, point‑of‑care testing, routine lab work, catheter care, sterile dressing changes, and patient/caregiver teaching.

Assist patients and families during admission, discharge, and overall clinical experience.

Support patients and families, de‑escalate frightened or potentially aggressive patients, and facilitate age‑appropriate coping strategies.

Education Requirements

Graduation from a state‑accredited practical nurse education program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of North Carolina.

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Professional Experience Requirements

No prior experience required.

Job Details

Legal Employer: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNC Nephrology at Eastowne

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40

Salary Range: $20.53 – $29.23 per hour (Hiring Range)

Work Assignment: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Exempt From Overtime: No

Benefits: UNC Health benefits; TSERS/ORP continuation for employees of other NC agencies.

EEO Statement Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if a reasonable accommodation is needed.

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