Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Digestive Health & GI Surgery Clinic

Wellstar Health System

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and within the LPN scope of practice. The role provides direct care to patients with medical and surgical needs, including age-appropriate interventions addressing physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs. The LPN coordinates and delivers high-quality care, participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed, may precept new LPN employees, and participates in staff meetings, in-services, special projects, and continuing education. The position also supports patient and caregiver education, care coordination, accurate documentation, communication with the care team, and compliance with Wellstar policies and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education equivalent.
• Nursing certificate.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS Instructor certification.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of medical/surgical nursing practice in an outpatient environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and assist with managing patients’ total needs according to physician orders, with RN oversight and use of the nursing process.
• Perform routine nursing procedures under RN supervision and meet established productivity standards.
• Coordinate care and services with the RN and other team members.
• Inform the RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in a patient’s condition, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the RN to develop and revise individual plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership.
• Educate patients to foster self-care and support caregivers of home patients.
• Report concerns to authorities or agency leadership about issues affecting patient or staff safety.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Apply regulatory guidelines appropriately.
• Participate in care team conferences with coworkers.
• Check the voice mailbox and secure messaging at least once daily.
• Participate in orientation and education of new employees and nursing students, as appropriate.
• Attend continuing education and in-services as directed and needed.
• Remain current in clinical knowledge relevant to care of home health patients.
• Participate in call rotation and weekend visits as needed.
• Serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees, as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, special projects, and continuing education.
• Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED