LPN, OP Oncology

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Georgia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in an assigned unit, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and patient safety standards.

The ideal candidate has graduated from an accredited practical nursing program, holds GA licensure, and maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to a group of patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Participate in planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Adhere to philosophy, policies and procedures of Northside Hospital and unit-specific protocols.

Skills

Current licensure as LPN in GA

American Heart Association BLS

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION 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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION 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

830-5

Weekend Requirements

No

On-Call Requirements

No