Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Marietta Primary Care

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Marietta, GA, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work on a Day shift within a busy clinical setting. The LPN functions under physician and supervision to assess patient needs, assist with exams and treatments, and coordinate tests and follow-up care.

You will also educate patients and families, document treatments, and demonstrate competency across all ages under the guidance of the Nurse Supervisor and Practice Manager.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a practical or vocational nursing program.
• Current/active Georgia LPN license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Recognize patient needs and symptoms in advance and provide care under physician direction.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist during treatments.
• Coordinate tests and follow-up care; document treatments.
• Educate patients and families and demonstrate competencies with patients of all ages.

Education

Graduate from practical nursing program

Georgia LPN license

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 Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions under the direction of the Physician, Nurse Supervisor and Practice Manager. The LPN recognizes patient's needs and symptoms in advance and provides care for the patient under the physician's direction. This includes preparing patient for exams, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, and recording treatment in medical record. The LPN assists with patient and family education and demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients of all ages.

Required Minimum Education

Graduate from a practical or vocational nursing program.

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• Current/active license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia.
• Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross prior to hire date.

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