LPN, Glancy Rehab

Northside Hospital Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to render direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in our Atlanta area facility. The role involves participating in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care in the assigned unit.

LPNs collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. Required GA LPN licensure and BLS certification; preferred candidates may have 1 year of LPN experience and additional life support

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Georgia.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Color vision may be required for specific units.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Work in assigned clinical area following Northside Hospital policies.

Skills

LPN license

BLS Certification

Color vision

Education

Georgia LPN license

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

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

PREFERRED

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

Work Hours:

1845-0715

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

No