LPN, Emergency Department (ED), 7pm-7am, PiedmontAthens
Company: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
Location: Athens
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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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 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs patient
assessments as designated by Registered Nurse or provider to
include collection of data regarding the patients 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, ABILITIES Leadership Skills
Effective Communication Skills Initiative Independent Judgment
Ability to handle stressful environments Disclaimer The 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. 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: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, Athens , LPN, Emergency Department (ED), 7pm-7am, PiedmontAthens, Healthcare , Athens, Georgia
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