Licensed Practical Nurse, Acute Medicine

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Atlanta, Georgia, to provide direct patient care as part of a collaborative healthcare team. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a current Georgia LPN license.

LPNs are integral to a support team that works on improving patient health and safety, with opportunities for career advancement through specialty certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience as an LPN preferred.
• Holds additional Life Support credential preferred.
• Possesses visual color acuity according to role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Render direct patient care to an assigned group of patients.
• Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Work under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Direct patient care

Collaboration with healthcare team

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Current Georgia LPN licensure

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 / Licensure 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 / Licensure 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.