Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at ATC Athens Athens, GA

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible schedules

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Identity theft insurance

Job summary

ATC Athens Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for immediate hire to join their friendly team in Athens, GA. This role includes providing skilled nursing services across various facilities under supervision.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited nursing program and hold a current GA license. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited licensed practical nursing program.
• Current, unencumbered license in Georgia.
• At least one year of experience in the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing services to patients.
• Reports to the franchise manager and client supervisors.
• Administers nursing procedures as per patient care plans.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Patient care

Medication administration

IV certification

Nursing procedures

Education

Completion of an accredited licensed practical nursing program

Current, unencumbered license in Georgia

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) job at ATC Athens. Athens, GA.

Job Summary

We, ATC Athens Healthcare, want you - LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) for immediate hire to join our warm, safe, and friendly team at locations such as Athens, Commerce, Greensboro, Comer, Statesboro and ATC North. We are actively hiring professional and ambitious LPNs for immediate placement. The LPN provides skilled nursing services to patients in facilities, including hospitals, long‑term care and psychiatric hospitals, centers for the developmentally disabled, public health facilities, and veterans’ hospitals under the direction of a registered nurse or medical doctor. Please text Becky at 678‑538‑3604.

About Us

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems across the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi‑unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS, and MSP vendors, trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on demand.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $24‑$26 per hour

Reporting

Reports to the franchise manager and to client supervisors and managers.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of an accredited licensed practical nursing program.
• Licensure: Current, unencumbered license in the GA state.
• Experience: At least one year of experience in the last three years.

Environmental Working Conditions

• Work sites vary.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.
• The physical demands are representative of those that may be required to successfully perform the duties of the job. Applicants should be able to read medical equipment and documents. Pushing carts and medical equipment may be a component of the job.
• Ability to assist with moving patients; transporting patients may be required.
• Some states or clients may require an employment physical.

Responsibilities

• Complies with ATC Healthcare Services policies and procedures.
• The LPN performs nursing acts, functions, or tasks under the delegation/supervision of the registered nurse, medical physician, or midlevel providers (e.g., PA's, NP's).
• Administers nursing procedures to patients in accordance with patient nursing care plans, such as sterile dressing, soaks, compresses, enemas, suppositories, tube feeding, oxygen therapy, range of motion therapy, catheterization, diabetic care, pre‑ and post‑operative care, etc.
• Sets up prescribed medications in accordance with patient nursing care plans.
• Administers medications to patients orally, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously.
• Monitors effects of medications and records medications given and patient reactions.
• Assists in rehabilitation programming and activities for residents, such as:
  • Development of social skills
  • Development of daily living skills
  • Reality orientation
  • Recreational skills, etc.
• Records treatment given to patients; takes and records patient health information.
• Transports/accompanies patients to procedures.
• If the LPN is currently IV certified, may perform limited IV tasks as permitted by the LPN and facility protocols.
• Practices act in the state of practice and as permitted by facility protocols.
• Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provides patient care in a non‑judgmental, non‑discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

This job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE