Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Columbia County Medical Office

Wellstar Health Systems; Grovetown (GA); In loco; USD 30.000 - 47.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

WellStar Health System is opening a new medical office in Georgia, inviting an experienced LPN to join the team. The role provides direct patient care for medical/surgical patients under RN supervision and involves coordinating services with the care team.

Responsibilities include patient and caregiver education, accurate documentation, and active participation in staff education and meetings to ensure high-quality home health care. BLS certification and an active LPN license are required.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• LPN license with active state registration.
• BLS certification required (instructor or basic).
• Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing in acute care preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Coordinate care with RN and other team members.
• Educate patients and caregivers for home health care.
• Complete documentation within established timelines.
• Participate in staff education and meetings.

Conoscenze

Nursing

Patient education

Documentation

Team coordination

Formazione

High School Diploma

LPN License

BLS Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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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.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• DIRECT PATIENT CARE
• Assess and assist with managing patients total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process
• Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN
• Meets established productivity standards
• COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE
• Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members
• Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patients condition, as appropriate
• Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order
• Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership
• PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION
• Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient
• Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety
• COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
• Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe
• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines
• Participates in care team conferences with co-workers
• Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily
• STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate
• Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed
• Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

Required Minimum Education:High School Diploma General or GED General or Other / Certificate Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life SupportLPN - Lic Practical Nurse

Required Minimum Experience:Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment is Preferred

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