Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Augusta Neuro Clinic - Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Augusta, GA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in medical/surgical units under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager. The LPN will participate in coordinating and delivering high quality care, with involvement in call rotation and occasional weekend visits as needed.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, adherence to the LPN scope of practice, and ongoing participation in staff education and meetings to support

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license in the state of Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of medical/surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in medical/surgical units.
• Collaborate with RNs and care team to coordinate care.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education.
• Support call rotation and weekend visits as needed.

Education

High School Diploma General

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 General
• 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 is Preferred