Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical (PRN) (3435)

Liberty Regional Medical Center; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Regional Medical Center in Hinesville, GA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care in Medical Surgical Services, following accrediting and regulatory standards. The role includes supervising staff on shift and escalating unusual clinical problems to the Registered Nurse.

Requirements include an LPN/LVN diploma, clinical nursing competence, and Georgia licensure with BLS; ACLS encouraged. Proficiency in basic nursing skills and computer use is expected.

Qualifications

• Education level equivalent to completion of a licensed practical/vocational nursing diploma required.
• Formal Training: clinical competence in nursing required.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Georgia; BLS certification required; ACLS certification encouraged.
• Basic technical nursing skills.
• Basic cardiac arrhythmia identification skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for patients in Medical Surgical Services.
• Supervise skilled personnel during an assigned shift.
• Refer unusual clinical problems to the Registered Nurse and report to the Director of Medical Surgical Services.

Skills

Nursing skills

Cardiac rhythm skills

Computer skills

Education

Licensed practical/vocational nursing diploma

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Hinesville, GA 31313

JOB SUMMARY

This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse whose responsibility is to provide direct nursing activities for patients receiving therapeutic and diagnostic services in Medical Surgical Services, in accordance with accreditation standards, federal, state, and local regulations, organizational and departmental policies and procedures and professional standards. Participates in activities that ensure the safe and efficient provision of Medical Surgical Services to neonate, infant, adolescent, and adult patient populations. Refers unusual clinical problems to the Registered Nurse. Responsible for the supervision of skilled personnel during an assigned shift. The position reports to the Director of Medical Surgical Services.

QualificationsJOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum level of Education: Education level equivalent to completion of a licensed practical/vocational nursing diploma required.

Formal Training: clinical competence in nursing required.

Licensure, Certifications & Registration: current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Georgia; BLS certification required; ACLS certification encouraged.

Work Experience: Basic technical nursing skills. Basic cardiac arrhythmia identification skills. Basic computer skills. Completion of an acute care clinical preceptorship while a student nurse if no work experience yet attained.