Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - West Georgia Primary Care Vernon Street

Wellstar Health Systems; LaGrange (GA); In loco; USD 43.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Wellstar Health Systems in Georgia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to function under physician and supervisor direction. The role involves assessing patient needs, preparing for exams, assisting during procedures, coordinating tests and follow-up care, and documenting treatments in the medical record.

Educating patients and families is also part of the job. The successful candidate will be a graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program, hold a current Georgia LPN license,

Competenze

• Graduate from a practical or vocational nursing program.
• Current Georgia LPN license.
• Current BLS card from AHA or Red Cross prior to hire date.

Mansioni

• Under physician, nurse supervisor, and practice manager direction, provide patient care.
• Prepare patients for exams; assist during treatments; coordinate tests and follow-up care.
• Record treatments in the medical record; assist with patient and family education; demonstrate competency across ages.

Formazione

Practical or vocational nursing program

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Job ShiftDay (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.