Job Description

LPN - MedSurg, Surg/Onc, Nights at Piedmont Macon Medical Center summary:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) providing patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses in medical-surgical, surgical oncology, and night shift settings. Delivers holistic nursing care following organizational policies and nursing processes, while collaborating with healthcare teams and guiding ancillary staff. Ensures professional growth and maintains required licensure and certifications to uphold high standards of patient care in a hospital environment.

Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider to patients form birth through the lifecycle utilizing the nursing process in accordance with Piedmont Healthcares Mission and Vision Statements; functions within the framework of their license and the policy and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The Licensed Practical Nurse guides ancillary staff, collaborates with other health care professionals in the provision of quality nursing care. The Licensed Practical Nurse blends compassion, caring and technologically appropriate competency resulting in holistic care to the patient.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an LPN program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New graduates of an accredited nursing school are eligible.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current License in the State of Georgia as a LPN or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty area applying for preferred
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
If working in the Emergency Department, ALS/ACLS and PALS required
(LPNs new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)
Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification.

Keywords:

Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Surgical Oncology, Patient Care, Hospital Nursing, Night Shift Nurse, BLS Certification, Clinical Competency, Healthcare Collaboration

Job Tags

Night shift,

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