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

Wellstar Health System; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System's Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Georgia is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide direct patient care in medical/surgical settings. The LPN works under RN supervision and coordinates care to meet patients' physical, emotional, and educational needs.

This full-time day shift (36 hours per week) includes call rotation and weekend visits, with opportunities to serve as a preceptor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• LPN license required; BLS certification required on hire.
• Minimum 1 year of medical/surgical nursing in an acute care setting preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, organization and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to perform home visits.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients' needs under RN oversight.
• Perform routine nursing procedures under RN supervision.
• Coordinate care with RN and other team members.
• Educate patients and caregivers about care plans.
• Document care accurately within required timelines.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, and complete continuing education.
• May serve as a preceptor for new LPN staff.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Clinical assessment

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

LPN License

BLS Certification

Tools

Windows OS

Home health software

Email

Internet

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

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

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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