Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Shallowford Medical Center Primary Care

Wellstar • Marietta, GA

3d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse functions under the direction of a physician, nurse supervisor, and/or practice or office manager. The LPN anticipates patient needs and symptoms and provides care under physician direction, including preparing patients for examinations, assisting with treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, and documenting treatment in the medical record. The role also supports patient and family education and requires competency to serve patients across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatric patients.

The LPN practices in accordance with the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act, the Nursing Practice Standards and Code for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses issued by the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, and applicable system policies, procedures, legal and regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. As part of the patient services team, the LPN supports the patient’s voice and service excellence goals while contributing to safe, quality, evidence-based care and a respectful, inclusive clinical environment.

Requirements

• Required nursing certificate or other nursing education credential.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting preferred; in some cases, hospital-based experience may substitute.
• Specific experience in the practice specialty required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience.
• Experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as directed by the provider.
• Recognize patient needs and symptoms in advance; prepare patients for examinations and assist during treatments.
• Coordinate tests and follow-up care and record treatment in the medical record.
• Assist with patient and family education.
• Promote health through individualized, evidence-based clinical care and current practice standards.
• Coordinate and document safe, quality patient care through inclusive interdisciplinary communication and timely documentation.
• Complete initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, mandatory education, and licensure requirements.
• Serve as a preceptor or mentor for practical nurses, unlicensed staff, or students as appropriate.
• Delegate tasks to unlicensed staff when appropriate and within scope of practice.
• Promote evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement; participate in shared decision-making groups and committees as able.
• Participate in data collection and raise relevant clinical questions to advance evidence-based practice; consult experts and use appropriate resources to address practice questions.
• Uphold healthcare system policies, procedures, clinical competencies, and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Plan proactively for patient care across the care continuum through pre-visit planning.
• Contribute to financial viability through service quality and clinical excellence.
• May serve as a liaison with nursing leadership regarding clinical operations and quality initiatives.
• Provide culturally sensitive, relationship-based, patient-centered care tailored to population-specific characteristics.
• Partner with patients and, as appropriate, their significant others or families to promote a comfortable and safe care environment and focus the plan of care on patient goals.
• Promote teamwork, fiscal responsibility, recruitment and retention of healthcare team members, and a respectful, inclusive clinical environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed