Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Adolescent Clinic at Hughes Spalding

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a provider or registered nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. The LPN provides direct patient care safely and effectively to promote quality patient outcomes and works as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. In non-provider-based physician practice sites using the medical model, a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant performs patient assessments and develops the plan of care and discharge plan; the LPN assists the provider with prescribed care or treatment. This position is in the Adolescent Clinic at Hughes Spalding. The work shift is days, Monday through Friday, with a scheduled shift from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM. No minimum experience is required. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed an accredited LPN school or program. Required credentials include an LPN license and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment. PALS or PEARS certification is required within one year of hire, as specified by the department. One year of patient care experience is preferred. The LPN supports patient- and family-centered care, care coordination, patient education, documentation, and communication with patients, families, providers, and community resources. The role also includes ongoing professional development, collaboration with the healthcare team, support for a safe work environment, and participation in quality improvement and patient-flow activities. The LPN may not perform certain restricted tasks, including documenting the initial inpatient admission assessment, initiating most caregiver protocols, initiating blood products unsupervised, initiating chemotherapy infusions or administering IV-push chemotherapy, completing the initial restraint assessment, or administering code resuscitation drugs by IV push without supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) school or program.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
PALS or PEARS certification within one year of hire, as required by department specification.
No minimum experience required.
No minimally required knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Nice To Haves

One year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist licensed professionals with the nursing process and provide age- and developmentally appropriate, patient- and family-centered care.
Incorporate patient values and language preferences through culturally sensitive care.
Use clinical decision-support tools and resources to identify issues and prioritize care.
Document, measure, and retrieve healthcare data using appropriate documentation tools.
Provide patient and family education based on identified learning needs.
Plan and provide safe, effective, and financially responsible nursing care using available resources.
Communicate with home health agencies, third-party payors, and other community resources to coordinate patient needs.
Maintain communication with patients, families, interdisciplinary staff, and third parties to identify and resolve potential barriers.
Coordinate outpatient and clinic care and monitor patients' care between the clinic and home.
Facilitate care through telehealth to address patient needs and concerns.
Participate in providing discharge instructions as delegated by licensed professional practitioners.
Maintain nursing knowledge and competence through lifelong learning and incorporate new knowledge into practice.
Maintain professional records demonstrating competence and learning; self-evaluate practice and act on performance-review goals.
Provide oversight of nursing care given by unlicensed personnel while retaining accountability for care quality.
Maintain ethical practice and therapeutic, professional relationships with appropriate boundaries.
Contribute to a supportive and healthy work environment and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members.
Support others through teaching, coaching, and helper roles; contribute input on shared-leadership initiatives.
Facilitate timely admission, transfer, and discharge processes to support safe and efficient patient flow.
Participate in safety monitoring, identify and communicate hazards and errors, and take part in quality and process improvement.
Ensure equipment is in working order and demonstrate flexibility during change.
Complete orientation, initial competency assessment, mandatory education, and annual competency assessments by their due dates.
Attend at least 75% of staff meetings if applicable.