Licensed Practical Nurse

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in Atlanta-area units. LPNs participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care aligned with hospital policies.

Requirements include graduating from an accredited practical nursing program, Georgia LPN licensure, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support. Preferred qualifications include 1 year of experience and additional life-support credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Georgia LPN licensure required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Render direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, under RN supervision.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) render direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, in accordance with the philosophy, policies and procedures of Northside Hospital. LPNs participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. LPNs work under the direction of the Registered Nurse in an assigned clinical area.

According to the National Association of Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses (NALPN), “Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses are a specialized field who represent the entry into the nursing practice profession”. LPNs practice in diverse clinical settings that include different healthcare professionals who work collaboratively as a team. This collaborative team works to “improve a patient’s function and to protect the health and safety of the patients”. LPNs are part of the Licensed Practical Nurse – Nursing Excellence Track Program (L-NEXT) at Northside Hospital and have the opportunity for career advancement opportunities through expansion of knowledge, expertise through both academic/continuing education, and specialty certification.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

1. Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
2. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia.
3. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

1. One (1) year of experience as an LPN.
2. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications may be preferred in specific units.
3. Visual color acuity screening depending on the role in specific units.