Lead LPN - Med-Surg & ED | Sign-On Bonus

Jenkinsmedicalcenter; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Jenkins County Medical Center in Millen, GA seeks a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Med Surg and Emergency Department with compassionate, patient-centered care. Rotating 7A-7P shifts and strong teamwork are emphasized, delivering high-quality nursing care across units.

The role requires an active Georgia LPN license, BLS, CPI within 6 months, and at least 1 year of acute care experience; a $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered to newly hired LPNs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Current LPN license in the State of Georgia.
• Current BLS certification.
• CPI training to be completed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the continual delivery of high-quality nursing care.
• Implement nursing practices to support patient care and facility improvement.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies.
• Promote a collaborative team-oriented work environment.
• Coordinate daily unit operations, delegate patient care, and provide formal/informal leadership to nursing staff.
• Provide direct clinical care in both Med Surg unit and the Emergency Department, often in the same shift.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and treatments for acute conditions and stabilize patients for transfer.
• Use high level nursing judgement to manage patient care, including triaging in the emergency department.
• Act as a patient advocate, explaining procedures to patients and families, and maintaining a high standard of compassionate care.
• Administers and monitors medication in accordance with physicians’ orders.
• Evaluates patient progress and reports changes in condition in the CPSI charting system.
• Communicates with physicians about changes in patient’s status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation in the medical record.
• Respond appropriately in high stress and fast paced environments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Current LPN license in the State of Georgia

Job description

Jenkins County Medical Center in Millen, GA seeks a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Med Surg and Emergency Department with compassionate, patient-centered care. Rotating 7A-7P shifts and strong teamwork are emphasized, delivering high-quality nursing care across units.

The role requires an active Georgia LPN license, BLS, CPI within 6 months, and at least 1 year of acute care experience; a $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered to newly hired LPNs.