LPN 12 7P Emergency Dept (2632)

Emanuel Medical Center; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro, GA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide and supervise direct and indirect nursing care to pediatric through geriatric patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The role supports departmental operations, participates in performance improvement, and requires graduation from an accredited LPN program, current Georgia license, and BCLS, PALS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Practical Nursing Program.
• Current License by State Board of Nursing required.
• BCLS, PALS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct and indirect nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Maintain departmental operations in accordance with the facilitys mission and philosophy.
• Participate in performance improvement activities to assure highest standards of care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

Practical Nursing Program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Swainsboro, GA 30401, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Nurse

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Provides and supervises direct and indirect nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the general supervision of a registered nurse. Maintains overall departmental operations in accordance with the facilities mission and philosophy. Participates and maintains performance improvement activities to assure highest standards of care.

Qualifications

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduated from an accredited Practical Nursing Program
• Current License by State Board of Nursing required
• Current BCLS required
• PALS and ACLS required

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 90 pounds.
• Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned.
• External and internal applicants who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided of or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.
• Position has a moderate expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.