Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- FT Nights- *Sign On Bonus Offered*
Company: Piedmont Healthcare
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
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 Healthcare's
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.Requirements MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of
a LPN programMINIMUM 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 requiredADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Demonstrated
clinical competency in the specialty area applying forNursing
Experience in Hospital Setting PreferredESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1.
Performs patient assessments as designated by Registered Nurse or
provider to include collection of data regarding the patient's
physical, psychosocial and health history.2. Appropriately
evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing
assessments, treatments and patient/family education.3. In
collaboration with Registered Nurse or provider, organizes patient
data into the formulation of a plan of care; identifies additional
information needed and makes care decisions based on identified
needs. Identifies expected patient outcomes.4. Carries out plan of
care to achieve desired patient outcomes.5. Provides patient care
that is specific to the setting, identified needs and plan; ensures
that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the
disease, condition, impairment or disability.6. Oversees activities
of ancillary and support team members.7. Identifies teaching
opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving
the educational goals of the patients.8. Communications
issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or
physician as appropriate.9. Documents patient care and concerns in
the patient record.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESLeadership
SkillsEffective Communication SkillsInitiativeIndependent
JudgmentAbility to handle stressful environmentsDisclaimerThe above
information is intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and
skills required of personnel so classified. IND123 #GD
#LI-POSTDiversity & InclusionAt Piedmont Healthcare we embrace
diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills to create a collaborative
workplace where the best talent wants to succeed. We celebrate
differences and recognize that they allow us to care for our
community.Excellence at WorkPiedmont is a certified Great Place to
Work---a national designation based on employee feedback about
trust, workplace culture and experience. In 2019, Forbes named
Piedmont one of Georgia's 10 best employers and the highest-ranked
healthcare provider.
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