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

WellStar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in a home health setting. The LPN will coordinate with RNs and multidisciplinary team members, and educate patients and caregivers to support self-care at home.

Responsibilities include documentation, attending staff meetings, and staying current with clinical knowledge under Wellstar Health System policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• LPN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or instructor level.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care per physician orders with RN oversight.
• Coordinate care with RN and other team members.
• Educate patients and caregivers for home health needs.
• Accurate documentation within established timeframes.
• Participate in staff education and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license

HS Diploma

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)

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 Other / 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 outpatient environment 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. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high‑quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world‑class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world‑class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top‑notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.