Night-Shift LPN: Compassionate Home Health Nurse

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Harlem (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Georgia seeks a licensed practical nurse for part-time night shifts (24 hours per week, 2/12s). You will provide direct patient care in the medical/surgical unit under RN supervision, participate in staff education, and assist with care coordination and documentation.

The role requires an LPN license, BLS certification, and at least one year of acute care nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment is preferred.
• BLS or ARC-BLS certification required or in process.
• LPN license is required upon hire.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Serve as patient educator to foster self care in home settings.
• Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma / GED

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Georgia seeks a licensed practical nurse for part-time night shifts (24 hours per week, 2/12s). You will provide direct patient care in the medical/surgical unit under RN supervision, participate in staff education, and assist with care coordination and documentation.

The role requires an LPN license, BLS certification, and at least one year of acute care nursing experience.