Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Digestive Health & GI Surgery Clinic

Wellstar Health Systems; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for home health care. The role requires providing direct patient care under RN supervision, coordinating with the care team, and supporting patient education.

Qualifications include a Georgia LPN license, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of medical/surgical nursing experience in outpatient settings. The position may involve day shifts and participation in ongoing staff development.

Qualifications

• LPN license required in Georgia.
• Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Outpatient/home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and assist with managing patients' total needs following physician orders with RN oversight.
• Perform routine nursing procedures under RN supervision.
• Coordinate care and services with RN and other team members.
• Educate patients and caregivers to foster self-care and safety at home.

Skills

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma General

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

BLS Certification

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 ShiftDay (United States of America)

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 patientPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:High School Diploma GeneralOther / Certificate Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):Licensed Practical NurseBasic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience:Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an outpatient environment preferred

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