Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Augusta Behavioral Health Clinics

5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar in Georgia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care to medical/surgical patients under RN or Manager supervision. The LPN will coordinate and deliver high quality care, participate in call rotations, and may precept new LPN staff.

Join a nationally recognized health system focused on compassionate care, excellence, and teamwork. Requires a high school diploma and LPN license with BLS, with at least one year of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license with BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to medical/surgical patients.
• Coordinate and deliver high-quality nursing care.
• Participate in call rotation and weekend visits.
• Serve as a preceptor for new LPN staff.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services and continued education.

Education

High School Diploma

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

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

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia's largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life - and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.

Featured on the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.