LPN - ECU

Overview

Richmond Memorial Hospital (RMH) Extended Care Unit provides high quality care for adults (18 years old and older) who require complex discharge planning and/or long length of stay needs. Staff will care for a variety of patients and are involved in health supervision, patient/family education, and promotion of continuity of care for a culturally and socioeconomically diverse patient population. The department manages and cares for patients classified as Outpatient in a Bed (OPIB) requiring continued hospital stay until a safe transition discharge plan is arranged.

• Provide basic medical attention to patients and assess their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team.
• Support medical staff in administering care to patients with various injuries, illnesses, or disabilities.
• Evaluate the patient's wellbeing and report any needs to medical staff.
• Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each patient, including bathing, feeding, and dressing.
• Assist providers and registered nurses with basic medical tasks such as administering prescribed medication, monitoring vitals, changing dressings, and collecting specimens as needed.
• Update patient records in a confidential manner.
• Explain treatments and procedures to patients and families.
• Assist patients with mobility and transfer needs.

The following qualifications or equivalents are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Nursing Program with a current North Carolina LPN license or LPN multi‑state licensure privilege through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Department‑specific certification requirements must be achieved within the first year of employment.
• BCLS (Obtained within 30 days of hire)