SUPPORT NURSE - LPN - SUMMERSTONE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER
Company: Liberty Health
Location: Kernersville
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description SUPPORT NURSE - LPN -
SUMMERSTONE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER Liberty Cares With Compassion
At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a
challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment. We
are currently seeking an experienced: SUPPORT NURSE — LPN Job
Description: - Assist in assuring the best patient care possible by
assisting nursing personnel (including charge nurse and Director of
Nursing) on a specified unit during their assigned work hours. -
May be required to take call for staffing coverage. - Assist in
providing resident care, in accordance with the Nursing Practice
Act, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. - Delegates
duties to non-licensed nursing personnel and monitoring performance
under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and assists in
preparation of a work schedule as needed. - Assist in Quality
Assurance data collection for analysis and corrective action
implementation by the Quality Assurance Nurse. - Assist with
infection control for unit. - Adheres to all regulations pertaining
to cleanliness, infection control and Standard Precaution. - Assist
with records, orders, and assessment of new admissions to the unit.
Assist with assuring the initial nursing assessment is completed. -
Completed assigned resident assessments as assigned by MDS Nurse or
Director of Nursing. - Attends Nurse Department meetings as
scheduled. - Assist with monitoring and measuring decubiti weekly
and completing integument watch assessment forms accurately and
works with other departments to implement needs for the unit and
needs of patients on the unit. - Reports any possible performance
issues by employees within the facility to the RN for determination
if disciplinary action is required. May be asked by the RN to send
an employee home for the remainder of the shift if the RN
determines that further investigation is needed. May document the
performance concern on the appropriate form for review and use by
the RN in the disciplinary process. - Assist with lab request as
ordered per facility policy using appropriate techniques.
Responsible for re-posting lab work as ordered on unit, reviewing
results and notifying attending MD per established policies,
protocols, and physician orders. - Assist with emergencies arising
while on duty. Performs CPR if needed. Assist with emergencies on
other units if needed. - Assist with notifying attending MD of any
change or illness of patients in the unit. Notifies attending
physician of emergencies and death of patients in the unit.
Implement order of changes in orders as instructed or ordered by
MD. - Assist with other general duties which include rounds with
doctors; checking MD orders, including update of orders;
verification of completeness of nursing summaries timely and
verification that all nursing records are complete and timely. -
May be asked to provide hall coverage as needed. - Assist with
coordinating the health care team including the rehab aides duties
and assignments. - Other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing
in accordance to NC Board Of Nursing Practice Acts. Job
Requirements: - Must be a high school graduate - Must be a Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) graduated from an accredited School of
Nursing, with a current, valid license as a Licensed Practical
Nurse in North Carolina and submit proof of license renewal. - Must
provide quality-nursing care to patients, follow doctor’s orders,
and have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing. - Must be CPR
certified yearly and attend in-service training and other staff
meetings as required. - Must have ability to make decisions
regarding nursing and unit problems realizing that errors and
incompetence may have serious consequences for patients and/or
staff. - Must be able to work well under pressure, problem solve,
and perform various jobs. - Must read, know and follow personnel,
department and facility policies and procedures and adhere to
local, state and federal requirements. - Must be able to maneuver
medication carts, treatment carts and other nursing equipment.
Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace. EOE.
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