Licensed Practical Nurse- Acute Cardiology

Northside Hospital; Cumming (GA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northside Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in Georgia. The LPN will render direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, participating in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient assessments and care coordination while upholding Northside Hospital standards and patient safety. LPN licensure in GA and BLS are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Georgia.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support is required.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure patient safety and outcomes.

Connaissances

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Formation

Graduate of practical nursing program

Georgia LPN licensure

American Heart Association BLS

Description du poste

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 depending on the role in specific units.