Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Augusta Behavioral Health Clinics

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

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in medical/surgical units. The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and participates in staff meetings and ongoing education.

Day shift, United States of America; requires High School Diploma, Nursing Diploma or Certificate, LPN license and BLS certification. Minimum 1 year of medical/surgical nursing in acute care preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Diploma or Certificate Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to medical/surgical patients.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing education.
• Coordinate and deliver high quality care within LPN scope.

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma or Certificate Nursing

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)

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.

Required Minimum Education

High School Diploma

Diploma or Certificate Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

Licensed Practical Nurse

Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience

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

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