Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health Clinicsta, GA

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and provides direct nursing care to medical/surgical patients at Wellstar Health System in Augusta, GA.

This role includes participating in call rotations and weekend visits as needed, serving as a preceptor for new LPNs, and attending staff meetings, in-services and continued education to help deliver high‑quality care. The candidate must hold LPN licensure and a nursing diploma or certificate, with preferred BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; nursing Diploma or Certificate is also required.
• LPN license with BLS certification is required.
• Minimum 1 year medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to medical/surgical patients.
• Participate in call rotation and weekend visits as needed.
• Serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees and attend staff meetings and continued education.

Skills

Direct patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma or Certificate Nursing

Tools

Licensed Practical Nurse

BLS Instructor

Job description

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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