LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, LSH 3 WEST

SGMC; Georgia; On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SGMC Health in Georgia is seeking a dedicated LPN for our Lanier Campus, 3 West. This full-time, 12-hour day shift role focuses on patient care, assessment, and procedures in a hospital setting.

You will document care, operate clinical equipment and patient information systems, and contribute to a team that values excellence, integrity, and compassionate service. The position offers opportunities to participate in HIV counseling courses and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current LPN License in Georgia.
• CPR certification required for healthcare providers.
• One year of acute care experience preferred.
• Able to work well individually and in a team.
• Capable of operating clinical equipment and using patient information systems.
• Able to read and interpret hospital policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, and manages patient care.
• Performs and assists with procedures.
• Documents care provided.
• Operates clinical equipment and patient information systems.
• Maintains an atmosphere aligned with SGMC Health's mission and values.
• Eligible to attend HIV Counseling Course.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Clear communication

Policy interpretation

Clinical equipment operation

Computer literacy

Education

LPN License (GA)

CPR Certification

Job description

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION

Lanier Campus

DEPARTMENT

LAN - 3 WEST

SCHEDULE

Full Time, 12 HR Day Shift,

POSITION SUMMARY

• Assesses, plans, and manages patient care.
• Performs and assists with procedures.
• Documents care provided.
• Operates clinical equipment and patient information systems.
• Maintains an atmosphere which ensures South Georgia Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced.
• Eligible to attend HIV Counseling Course.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Current LPN License in State of Georgia.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR required.
• One (1) year experience in related acute care specialty preferred.
• Ability to work well individually and as a team member.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patient/family units.
• Ability to read and interpret policies and standards.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, intervention, documentation and evaluation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.
• Ability to operate clinical equipment, computer and telecommunications devices.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works primarily in hospital setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs). Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. Uses medical, equipment, telecommunications devices and patient information systems on a regular basis. Physical functional capacity for healthcare as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).

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