LPN, Glancy Rehab

Northside Hospital; Duluth (GA); In loco; USD 33.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northside Hospital seeks Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide direct patient care, participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care, and work under the supervision of Registered Nurses in an assigned clinical area. This role is integral to our patient-centered care team in Atlanta and surrounding communities.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited practical nursing program with Georgia LPN licensure and current BLS certification.

Competenze

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current Georgia LPN licensure.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Mansioni

• Render direct patient care to an assigned group of patients in accordance with Northside Hospital policies and procedures.
• Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Work under the direction of the Registered Nurse in an assigned clinical area.

Conoscenze

Direct patient care

Nursing assessment

Team collaboration

Formazione

Accredited practical nursing program graduate

Georgia LPN licensure

American Heart Association BLS certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) render direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, in accordance with the philosophy, policies and procedures of Northside Hospital. LPNs participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. LPNs work under the direction of the Registered Nurse in an assigned clinical area.

According to the National Association of Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses (NALPN), "Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses are a specialized field who represent the entry into the nursing practice profession". LPNs practice in diverse clinical settings that include different healthcare professionals who work collaboratively as a team. This collaborative team works to "improve a patient's function and to protect the health and safety of the patients". LPNs are part of the Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Excellence Track Program (L-NEXT) at Northside Hospital and have the opportunity for career advancement opportunities through expansion of knowledge, expertise through both academic/continuing education, and specialty certification.

REQUIRED

1. Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
2. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia.
3. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

PREFERRED

1. One (1) year of experience as an LPN.
2. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications may be preferred in specific units.
3. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.