LPN MedSurg WMLM

Wellstar Health System; Clayton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

WellStar Health System is seeking an LPN to provide direct patient care in a home health setting. The role involves following physician orders under RN oversight, coordinating care with the health team, and educating patients and caregivers to promote self-care.

The LPN will participate in staff development and attend meetings, with an emphasis on maintaining current clinical knowledge and compliance with policies. Requires LPN licensure and BLS; 1 year of medical/surgical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• LPN licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within hire.
• 1 year medical/surgical nursing in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• DIRECT PATIENT CARE: Assess and assist with patient needs following physician orders with RN oversight; perform routine nursing procedures under RN supervision.
• COORDINATION OF SERVICES: Coordinate care with RN and team; report changes to RN/clinical supervisor; revise plan of care as needed.
• PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION: Educate patients and caregivers to foster self-care; report safety concerns.
• COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION: Complete documentation timely; participate in care conferences; monitor secure messaging.
• STAFF EDUCATION: Participate in orientation and education of new staff and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Home health software

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Windows-based computer

Home health software

Job description

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Job Summary

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with medical/surgical needs. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high quality care. LPN participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed. The LPN can serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

DIRECT PATIENT CARE

• Assess and assist with managing patients total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process
• Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN
• Meets established productivity standards

COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE

• Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members
• Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patients condition, as appropriate
• Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order
• Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership

PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION

• Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient
• Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety

COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION

• Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe.
• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines
• Participates in care team conferences with co-workers
• Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily.

STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate
• Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed
• Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• High School Diploma / GED General or Other / Certificate Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
• LPN - Lic Practical Nurse

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Positive leadership, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong assessment and clinical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write and follow directions to patients homes.
• Use of Windows based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc.

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