Licensed Practical Nurse, Acute Medicine Unit

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following hospital policies and procedures.

Ideal candidates will have graduated from an accredited practical nursing program, hold Georgia LPN licensure, and maintain American Heart Association BLS. One year of LPN experience and additional life-support credentials may be preferred for certain units.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year of experience as an LPN (preferred in specific units).
• Additional Life Support credentials or other clinical certifications may be preferred in specific units.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures in assigned clinical area.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Graduate of accredited practical nursing program

Georgia LPN licensure

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

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

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

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

Work Hours:

7A-730P

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

No