Fall 2026 New Graduate LPN Phoebe Sumter

Phoebe Putney Health System; Americus (GA); Hybride; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phoebe Putney Health System in Americus, GA is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide professional nursing care in medical/surgical, obstetric, critical care, emergency, and outpatient areas under supervision, following established standards and practices for ages served.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, accurate documentation, care planning, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and privacy while adapting to patient needs.

Qualifications

• 2-year/Associates degree in Licensed Practical Nursing (Required).
• 1–2 years healthcare environment experience required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse with current Georgia license and CPR certification.

Responsabilités

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements the plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport and adapts communication to patient needs.
• Documents and submits information in a timely fashion.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans and coordinates with the care team.
• Assists with care planning, assessment, and appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrates equipment use and maintains device functionality.

Connaissances

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

LPN license GA

CPR certification

Description du poste

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 &nbsp (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• 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

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

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 and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.

For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.

Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.