LPN 12 7P MED/SURG (2449)

Emanuelchamber; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuelchamber in Swainsboro, GA is seeking an Entry Level Licensed Practical Nurse for the MED/SURG unit on the night shift (7P–7A). This full-time position supports pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include providing direct and indirect nursing care, maintaining departmental operations, and participating in performance improvement activities to uphold high standards of care. A state PN license and BCLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Program
• Current License by State Board of Nursing
• Current BCLS

Responsibilities

• Provides and supervises direct and indirect nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, 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.

Skills

Direct patient care

Under supervision

Education

Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Program

Current License by State Board of Nursing

Current BCLS

Job description

LPN 12 7P MED/SURG (2449)

Swainsboro, GA 30401

Overview

• Level: Entry
• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Shift: NIGHT SHIFT 7P
• Education Level:
• Clinical Certifications:
• Category: Nurse

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Provides and supervises direct and indirect nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, 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.

The duties, responsibilities and required skills for this role are outlined on the following pages and are the basis for competency and performance evaluations. This list is intended to describe the general nature of work to be performed and not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Program

Required Current License by State Board of Nursing

Required Current BCLS

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 75 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.