Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acute Care Medicine - Part Time

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with medical/surgical needs. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high quality care. LPN participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed. The LPN can serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education.

Requirements

High School Diploma General
Other / Certificate Nursing
Lic Practical Nurse
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment Preferred
Positive leadership, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong assessment and clinical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write and follow directions to patients homes.
Use of Windows based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc.

Nice To Haves

Georgia Driver's License
Private Vehicle insurance
Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment

Responsibilities

Assess and assist with managing patients total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process
Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN
Meets established productivity standards COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE
Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members
Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patients condition, as appropriate
Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order
Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION
Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient
Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate
Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed
Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe.
Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines
Participates in care team conferences with co-workers
Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily.