Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pulmonary Medicine LaGrange

Wellstar Health System; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse for a day shift in our specialty practice. The LPN will work under the physician, nurse supervisor, and practice manager to provide compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, and documenting treatments in the medical record. A current GA LPN license and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Practical or Vocational Nursing Diploma.
• Current/active license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Georgia.
• BLS card from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• The LPN recognizes the patient's needs and symptoms in advance and provides care for the patient under the physician's direction.
• Preparing patients for exams, assisting during treatments, coordination of tests and follow-up care and recording treatment in medical records.
• Helps with patient and family education.
• Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients of all ages.

Education

Practical or Vocational Nursing 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)

How would you like going to work each day knowing that you are a valued team member and you are appreciated for your service?

We are seeking that Licensed Practical Nurse who desires the rewards of working in a specialty practice.

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

Required Minimum Education

Practical or Vocational Nursing Diploma

Required Minimum Licensure/Certification

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.