LPN Home Health

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support nursing standards and patient care within a clinical setting. The role emphasizes documentation, compassionate care, and adherence to policies and procedures.

Required Georgia LPN license and BLS; a valid driver’s license is also needed. Prior nursing experience is preferred to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
• 1-2 years Practical Nursing experience preferred.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current Georgia license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Maintains and documents patient responses to interventions.
• Establishes rapport with clients and adapts communication to needs.
• Respects patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Ensures documentation is accurate and timely.

Skills

Practical Nursing

Education

Vocational / Technical Degree in Practical Nursing

Job description

Qualifications

• Vocational / Technical Degree in Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. (Required)

Work Experience

• 1-2 years Practical Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current Georgia license, Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License

Essential Functions

LPN – NURSING STANDARDS

• Comply with nursing standards under the guidance of the Nursing Staff
• Maintain clinic, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Interpret these to personnel, patients, and public as appropriate.
• Follow established routine and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.

ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data.
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient’s condition and needs.
• Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.

CARE PROCESSES

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients.
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age- specific responses to treatment.
• Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS

• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes.
• Documents the results of the evaluation.

DOCUMENTATION

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.