LPN - Medsurg, General, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider, serving patients from birth through the lifecycle using the nursing process. The LPN works within the organization’s policies, demonstrates professional growth, and supports holistic care with compassionate, tech-enabled practice.

You will guide ancillary staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and uphold high standards of patient care in a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an LPN program is required.
• New graduates eligible to apply.
• Nursing experience in hospital setting preferred.
• LPN license (state licensure) required.
• BCLS required.
• ACLS required in Emergency Department.
• PALS required in Emergency Department within 180 days.
• New LPNs to specialty must complete applicable certifications within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision of RN or provider.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to deliver holistic care.

Education

Graduate of an LPN program

Job description

Overview:

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider to patients form birth through the lifecycle utilizing the nursing process in accordance with Piedmont Healthcare's Mission and Vision Statements; functions within the framework of their license and the policy and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The Licensed Practical Nurse guides ancillary staff, collaborates with other health care professionals in the provision of quality nursing care. The Licensed Practical Nurse blends compassion, caring and technologically appropriate competency resulting in holistic care to the patient.

Responsibilities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider to patients form birth through the lifecycle utilizing the nursing process in accordance with Piedmont Healthcare's Mission and Vision Statements; functions within the framework of their license and the policy and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The Licensed Practical Nurse guides ancillary staff, collaborates with other health care professionals in the provision of quality nursing care. The Licensed Practical Nurse blends compassion, caring and technologically appropriate competency resulting in holistic care to the patient.

Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an LPN program Required

Work Experience

• New graduates of an accredited nursing school are eligible
• Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• Demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty area applying for Preferred
• ACLS if working in Emergency Department Required and
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support if working in Emergency Department within 180 Days Required
• LPNs new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 180 Days

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Newton Hospital