Job Description

LPN MedSurg, General, Nights at Piedmont Newton Hospital summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides compassionate, holistic care to patients from birth through the lifecycle under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider. This role involves collaborating with ancillary staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality, safe, and effective patient care during night shifts in a MedSurg setting. It is designed for new graduates or experienced nurses seeking to refine their clinical competency in a hospital environment, with opportunities to earn additional certifications in emergency care if required.

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:

LPN, MedSurg, nursing, night shift, patient care, healthcare, clinical competency, hospital

Job Tags

Night shift,

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