LPN WMG - Float

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Parkway Place (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a compassionate, patient-centered team in Georgia.

You will perform direct patient care under supervision, assist during exams and treatments, and help coordinate tests and follow-up care while recording treatment in the medical record. We value contributions and provide opportunities to grow within a nationally recognized health system that emphasizes evidence-based practice, teamwork, and patient education.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure required at hire; BLS or ARC-BLS certification required.
• Experience in ambulatory or clinical settings preferred.
• Ability to work under physician supervision and in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of provider.
• Assist during exams and treatments and coordinate tests.
• Document treatments and participate in patient education and care planning.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Code of conduct adherence

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Nursing Certificate

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions under the direction of the Physician, Nurse Supervisor and/or Practice/Office Manager. Recognizes patient's needs and symptoms in advance. Provides care for the patient under the physician's direction. Includes preparing patient for exams, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, and recording treatment in medical record. Assists with patient and family education. Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients of all ages including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Performs other duties, as necessary. It is expected that all LPNs are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement the Nursing Practice Standards and Code for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses put forth by the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. (NFLPN). As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures, while supporting service excellence goals.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Professional Practice and Responsibility
• Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
• Practices within the scope and in accordance with Nursing Practice Standards and Code for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses put forth by the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. (NFLPN).
• Promotes health promotion in the performance of clinical care using evidence-based practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
• Practices using current clinical practice standards.
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc.), completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment.
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
• Professional Development and Initiative
• Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, required mandatory education, and licensure requirements.
• Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other practical nurses (and unlicensed staff or students) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment.
• May delegate tasks to unlicensed staff, as appropriate and within their scope of practice.
• Evidence Based Practice and Research
• Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in shared decision-making groups and committees as able.
• Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes.
• Participates in data collection and poses relevant clinical questions to advance evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.
• Practice Operations
• Provide direct patient care as directed by provider.
• Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum via pre-visit planning processes.
• Contributes to financial viability through service quality and clinical excellence.
• May serve as liaison with nursing leadership as it relates to clinical operations and quality initiatives.
• Patient Liaison and Advocate
• Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease, etc.) in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Always partners with the patient, significant others and/or family (as appropriate) to promote a comfortable and safe environment for the delivery of care, making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.

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. LPN - Lic Practical Nurse BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): ACLS/PALS may be required in some practice areas.

Preferred Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years Previous healthcare experience Required and Minimum 1 year Experience in ambulatory, outpatient setting Preferred and Minimum 1 year In some cases, hospital-based experience may substitute. Required and Minimum 1 year Specific experience in practice specialty Required

Required Minimum Skills:

• Must be organized and manage time efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction.
• High Attentiveness to detail.
• High Strong interpersonal/human relations skills, interact positively with staff, providers, and patients.
• High Must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills.
• High The employee should also be able to adhere to the WellStar Credo and Code of Conduct.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.

Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.