Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Neurosurgery

Northeast-Georgia-Health-System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA is seeking an LPN to provide patient care by applying the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate across the center.

The role requires Georgia licensure as an LPN, current BLS certification (or obtain within 30 days), and a minimum of two years of nursing experience. You will perform assessments, collaborate with physicians on care plans, administer medications, and uphold infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• GA licensed LPN.
• Current BLS certification or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s physical and emotional needs and provide appropriate care.
• Perform initial assessment and collaborate with physician to develop plan of care.
• Document nursing interventions and communicate assessment and plan of care.
• Administer medications and document administration.
• Identify and implement infection control and safety practices.
• Coordinate with MOAs and other non-licensed staff.
• Serve as preceptor to nursing students or new staff when needed.

Skills

LPN license GA

BLS certification

Nursing skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category:Nursing - LPNWork Shift/Schedule:8 Hr Morning - AfternoonNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.About the Role:Job SummaryUtilizes the nursing process to access, plan, implement and evaluate care to Center patients. Processes and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures for the competent delivery of nursing care.Minimum Job QualificationsLicensure or other certifications: Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Georgia. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GEDMinimum Experience:Other:Preferred Job QualificationsPreferred Licensure or other certifications:Preferred Educational Requirements:Preferred Experience: Minimum of two (2) years experience.Other:Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesCurrent Basic Life Support certificationSuccessful completion of nursing skills checklistEssential Tasks and ResponsibilitiesAssesses the patient’s physical and emotional needs and provides appropriate care and intervention.Performs the initial assessment upon patient’s arrival and develops a plan of care in collaboration with the Physician.Performs ongoing assessment and communicates assessment and plan of care through written documentation and verbal reports.Documents nursing interventions and implements Physician’s orders in a timely manner.Correctly administers and documents medication regime.Identifies and implements infection control and safety practices.Organizes patient care and demonstrates ability to set priorities by addressing acute needs first and implementing Physicians’ orders within appropriate time frame.Serves as clinical resource for MOA’s and other non-licensed staff.Complies with network drills, CPR requirements, and any other network or health system requirements.Maintains current skills checklist and assist with performing skills checklist on other employees.Complies a minimum of six hours continuing education within review year.Serves as preceptor to nursing students or new nursing staff members or staff members needing to cross train to learn basic nursing duties.Cross trains if necessary to perform basic radiological and laboratory functions.Conducts at least one clinically related in-service for center staff during review year.Physical DemandsWeight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeWeight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeVision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of timeKneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, KeyboardingWorking at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.NGHS: Opportunities start here.Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.