Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Marietta Primary Care

Wellstar Health System; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our day shift team. Working under the physician, nurse supervisor and practice manager, you will assess patients, prepare them for exams and assist during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care.

You will document treatments in the medical record, educate patients and families, and demonstrate the skills needed to care for patients of all ages.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a practical or vocational nursing program.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Under physician direction, provide patient care and assist during treatments.
• Prepare patients for exams and coordinate tests and follow-up care.
• Record treatments and observations in the medical record.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and post-treatment steps.
• Demonstrate competency in serving patients of all ages.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Practical/vocational nursing program

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.

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.