Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 3 North Neurology Augusta

Wellstar Health System; Blythe (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and provides direct patient care in a home health setting in Georgia.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning with RN, education for patients and caregivers, documentation, and coordination of services to support quality home-based care; requires eligibility for LPN license and BLS certification. This role emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment preferred
• LPN license in good standing and active BLS certification required
• Ability to educate patients and caregivers and coordinate care with RN and team members

Responsibilities

• DIRECT PATIENT CARE: Assess and assist with managing patients' total needs following physician orders with RN oversight.
• COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE: Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members.
• Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patients condition, as appropriate.
• PERFORMS other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership.
• PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION: Educate patients and caregivers to foster self-care at home.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Clinical assessment

Written communication

Verbal communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

LPN Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Windows-based computer

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with medical/surgical needs. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high quality care. LPN participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed. The LPN can serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• DIRECT PATIENT CARE
• Assess and assist with managing patients total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process
• Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN
• Meets established productivity standards
• COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE
• Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members
• Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patients condition, as appropriate
• Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order
• Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership
• PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION
• Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient
• Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety
• COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
• Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe.
• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines
• Participates in care team conferences with co-workers
• Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily.
• STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate
• Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed
• Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma / GED General or Other / Certificate Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
• LPN - Lic Practical Nurse

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Positive leadership, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong assessment and clinical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write and follow directions to patients homes.
Use of Windows based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc.

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