Licensed Practical Nurse - NHDC
Company: Northside Hospital
Location: Braselton
Posted on: January 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Northside Hospital is award-winning,
state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the
quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities
creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals
in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career
at Northside today. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) render direct
patient care to an assigned group of patients, in accordance with
the philosophy, policies and procedures of Northside Hospital. LPNs
participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of
nursing care. LPNs work under the direction of the Registered Nurse
in an assigned clinical area. According to the National Association
of Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses (NALPN), “Practical
Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses are a specialized field who
represent the entry into the nursing practice profession”. LPNs
practice in diverse clinical settings that include different
healthcare professionals who work collaboratively as a team. This
collaborative team works to “improve a patient’s function and to
protect the health and safety of the patients”. LPNs are part of
the Licensed Practical Nurse – Nursing Excellence Track Program
(L-NEXT) at Northside Hospital and have the opportunity for career
advancement opportunities through expansion of knowledge, expertise
through both academic/continuing education, and specialty
certification. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR
CERTIFICATION REQUIRED 1. Graduate of an accredited school of
practical nursing. 2. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical
Nurse in the State of Georgia. 3. Must hold American Heart
Association Basic Life Support. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND
ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED 1. One (1) year of
experience as an LPN. 1. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS,
PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications may be
preferred in specific units. 2. Visual color acuity screening
depending on the role in specific units.
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