LPN 12 7P Emergency Dept (2632)

Emanuelchamber; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuelchamber in Swainsboro, GA is seeking a licensed practical nurse for the Emergency Department night shift. The role provides and supervises nursing care for pediatric to geriatric patients under supervision of a registered nurse.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited LPN program, hold current state licensure, and maintain BCLS, PALS and ACLS. The position emphasizes patient safety and performance improvement in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program.
• Current license by State Board of Nursing required.
• Current BCLS required.
• PALS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provides and supervises direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
• Maintains department operations and participates in performance improvement.
• Works under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Skills

Nursing care under pressure

Patient supervision

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program graduate

Job description

LPN 12 7P Emergency Dept (2632)

Swainsboro, GA 30401

Overview

Position Type

Full Time

Category

Nurse

Description

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.