LPN - MedSurg Ortho, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care under supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider, spanning birth through the lifecycle. The role emphasizes collaborative practice, adherence to policy, and ongoing professional growth within Piedmont Healthcare.

The LPN demonstrates compassion, employs appropriate nursing technology, and delivers holistic care while guiding ancillary staff and coordinating with other health professionals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an LPN program.
• New graduates eligible.
• Current Georgia license as LPN or NLC/eNLC; BLS certification required.
• ALS/ACLS and PALS preferred for ED; new to specialty must obtain within 6 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision to patients from birth through the lifecycle using the nursing process.
• Guide ancillary staff and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure quality care.
• Demonstrate compassionate care with appropriate use of technology to deliver holistic patient care.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Team collaboration

Professional growth

Education

Graduate of an LPN program

Job description

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBLE FOR: 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

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of an LPN program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:New graduates of an accredited nursing school are eligible

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Current License in the State of Georgia as a LPN or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty area applying for preferred Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred If working in the Emergency Department, ALS/ACLS and PALS required (LPNs new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital