LPN, OP Oncology PRN

Northside Hospital; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role involves participating in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care in an assigned clinical area.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, current Georgia LPN licensure, and American Heart Association BLS certification. Additional unit-specific certifications may be preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Render direct patient care to an assigned group of patients under the direction of the RN.
• Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

Education

Graduate of accredited practical nursing program

LPN licensure in Georgia

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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.

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

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

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

1. One (1) year of experience as an LPN.
2. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications may be preferred in specific units.
3. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.