Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Pulmonology - FT Days

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support patient care across our center. You will work under the nursing process, assess patients, collaborate with physicians, administer medications, and document care thoroughly.

The role requires GA LPN licensure, current BLS, and at least a couple of years of experience. Expect a busy environment with opportunities for skills development and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Georgia.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of experience preferred.
• Provides and documents patient care using nursing process.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and plans care with physician collaboration.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments and documents care plans.
• Administers and documents medications per orders.
• Follows infection control and safety practices.
• Organizes patient care and prioritizes acute needs.
• Serves as a clinical resource for MOAs and other staff.
• Maintains skills checklist and assists with training.
• Completes required continuing education and may precept students.
• Cross-trains to perform basic radiological and laboratory tasks.
• Conducts in-service trainings for center staff.

Skills

LPN license

nursing assessments

medication administration

infection control

documentation

Education

LPN diploma or degree in nursing

BLS certification

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.