LPN, OP Oncology PRN

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to provide direct patient care and support the nursing team. LPNs work under the direction of Registered Nurses in assigned clinical areas, participating in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.

Required is graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, current Georgia LPN licensure, and Basic Life Support certification. Experience and ACLS/PALS certifications may be preferred in certain units.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current Georgia LPN licensure is required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Render direct patient care to an assigned group of patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Work within the philosophy, policies, and procedures of Northside Hospital in an assigned clinical area.

Skills

Color vision

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Current LPN licensure in Georgia

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

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.

Qualifications

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:

8-5p

Weekend Requirements:

No

On-Call Requirements:

No