Acute Care I Night Shift LPN

phoebehealth; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide professional nursing care under supervision for assigned patients in multiple units including medical/surgical, obstetrical, critical care, emergency, and outpatient areas. Care is delivered according to established standards and practices for appropriate age groups.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing (LPN), 1–2 years of healthcare experience, and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Licensed Practical Nurse (Required).
• 1 - 2 years healthcare environment (Required).
• CPR certification (required).
• LPN with current Georgia license.

Responsibilities

• Takes professional nursing care for patients and families according to standards and practices.
• Provides care to patients across medical/surgical units, obstetrical units, critical care units, emergency center, and outpatient areas.
• Documents and monitors patient response and communicates plan of care to the team.
• Establishes rapport with patients and respects confidentiality and privacy.

Education

Associate Degree in Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Job Number

34551

Location

Sumter Campus

Street Address

126 US-280

City, State

Americus, Georgia

Zip Code

31719

Department

PSMC ACUTE CARE I

Shift

7P7A Shift

Job Type

Full time

Posted Date

2026-09-17

Job Description Summary

Provide professional nursing care for patient(s) and respective family according to established standards and practices.

Description:

Job Summary

Provide professional nursing care under supervision for assigned patients in assigned areas including medical/surgical units, obstetrical units, critical care units, emergency center, and outpatient areas according to established standards and practices for ages prescribed by department population.

Qualifications

2 year / Associate Degree in Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)

Work Experience

1 - 2 years healthcare environment (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current Georgia license

Essential Functions

CARE PROCESSES:

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients.
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
• Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

DOCUMENTATION:

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION:

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS:

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data.
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
• Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology

CARE PROCESSES:

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients.
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
• Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

DOCUMENTATION:

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION:

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS:

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data.
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
• Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required