LPN

Worksourceheartofgeorgia; Metter (GA); On-site; USD 35,473 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Worksourceheartofgeorgia is seeking qualified nursing staff in Metter, Georgia. This full-time role offers a competitive pay range of $25.75 to $29 per hour, with responsibilities including directing patient care and supervising nursing assistants. The position involves operation of medical equipment, medication delivery, and maintaining communication with physicians. Shift hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with potential differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate oxygen and suction equipment.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and advance directive status.
• Experience with lab specimen collection and interpreting results.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing care and supervise nursing assistants.
• Operation and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Delivery and documentation of medications.

Skills

IV implementation and administration

Knowledge of emergency equipment

Medication delivery and documentation

Effective communication with physicians

Patient screening and selection

Job description

Responsible for directing nursing care for the patients and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision should be in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing our nursing center, and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and/or the Director of Nursing Services to provide appropriate care for our patients.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation of oxygen equipment including turning off/on, changing cylinder heads, cleaning/replacing humidifier and other necessary tasks.
• Operations of suction machine (oral) including cleaning, selection of appropriate suction catheter and storage.
• Operations and use of manual respirator.
• Location and use of emergency equipment supplies (box and/or crash cart etc.).
• Operation of whirlpool scales and glucose monitoring devices, calibration and cleaning etc.
• Delivery of medications (setting up, rotating, charting, ordering, giving to patients, etc.).
• Receiving drugs from pharmacy in accordance with established procedures.
• Knowledge of procedures and ability to determine Advance Directive status for patients.
• Collection of lab specimens and interpreting results.
• IV implementation and administration.
• Seizure precautions and administration of IV medication during a seizure.
• Admits, discharges and transfers patients as requested.
• Documentation and billing of supplies used.
• Maintains effective lines of communication with attending physicians.
• Assists the Director of Nursing Services to coordinate the care planning/MDS process and committee meetings as necessary.
• Participates in patient screening and selection process as requested.
• Assists the Director of Nursing Services in follow-up on consultant recommendations, i.e., pharmacy, dietary, etc.

Full Time: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Starting Pay: $25.75 to $29 per hour.

Shift Differentials: evenings, nights, and weekends.