Night Shift LPN — Home Health Care, Part-Time (24 hrs)

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for part-time night shifts at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Georgia. You will provide direct patient care in medical/surgical units under RN supervision.

Join a team focused on compassionate care, ongoing education, and collaborative practice. Candidates must hold an active LPN license, BLS certification, and have at least 1 year of acute care nursing experience.

Qualifications

• One year of medical/surgical nursing in acute care preferred.
• Current LPN license and BLS certification.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work night shift and weekend visits.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership.
• Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient.
• Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety.
• Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe.
• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in care team conferences with co-workers.
• Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily.
• Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate.
• Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed.
• Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Skills

Positive leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Clinical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

LPN diploma or certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for part-time night shifts at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Georgia. You will provide direct patient care in medical/surgical units under RN supervision.

Join a team focused on compassionate care, ongoing education, and collaborative practice. Candidates must hold an active LPN license, BLS certification, and have at least 1 year of acute care nursing experience.