Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Acute Care- Ortho Trauma- Augusta

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, GA, seeks a dedicated LPN for full-time day shifts (36 hours per week). The LPN delivers direct patient care for medical/surgical patients, coordinates services with the care team, and educates patients and caregivers for home health settings.

The role requires a current LPN license, BLS, and at least 1 year of acute care nursing experience. Candidates participate in meetings, ongoing education, and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and nursing license required.
• BLS certification required or equivalent at hire.
• At least 1 year of medical/surgical nursing in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision using the nursing process.
• Coordinate services with the health team and communicate changes.
• Educate patients and caregivers for home-based care.
• Complete documentation within required timeframes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Clinical assessment

Home health nursing

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Windows

Job description

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

About The Facility

Learn more about Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, including our teams, culture, and campus environment:

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center | Wellstar Health System

Hours: Full Time Days 36 Hours per week (3/12s)

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

Additional License(s) And Certification(s)

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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