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

Wellstar Health System; Blythe (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for day shifts to provide direct patient care in medical/surgical units. You will work under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Manager and coordinate care across the patient care team.

Responsibilities include participating in staff meetings, continuing education, and potential weekend visits. LPNs may serve as preceptors for new staff and support clinical education activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care to medical/surgical patients.
• Assist in staff meetings and continued education.
• Participate in call rotation and weekend visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN/Manager.
• Coordinate delivery of high-quality care.
• Serve as preceptor for new LPN staff.

Skills

Direct patient care

Precepting new staff

Patient education

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

BLS Certification (Instructor)

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

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.