Licensed Practical Nurse Physician Office

American Addiction Centers • Fort Valley, GA

110d • $23 - $35

About The Position

The position is for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Advocate Health in Fort Valley, specializing in Family Medicine. The role involves providing direct patient care, assessing patient needs, and ensuring optimal care through effective communication and collaboration with physicians and families. The LPN will maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, document patient care accurately, and participate in quality improvement activities. The job requires physical stamina, as the nurse will be on their feet for long periods and may need to lift and move patients.

Requirements

• Current LPN licensure with the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited program of practical nursing.
• Two years of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of dosage, route, action, side effects, and contraindications of medications.
• Ability to interpret data about the patient’s status and provide age-appropriate care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a family medicine setting.
• Participation in quality improvement activities.
• Experience with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the assessment of the needs of the patient.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated.
• Participates in development, interpretation, and documentation of the plan of care for each patient.
• Provides patient and/or family teaching as necessary.
• Acts as a liaison between patient/family and physician.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Provides skilled and safe nursing care to assigned patients.
• Assists physician with examination/treatments.
• Follows through on predictable problems and provides safe patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of normal limits of vital signs and commonly used lab tests.
• Carries out physician’s orders as assigned and confers with physician for clarification when necessary.
• Consistently performs treatments with precise techniques, including drawing blood and administering medications.
• Schedules diagnostic testing and doctor referrals.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and educates patient/family on working diagnosis and treatment.
• Documents family education, nursing reassessments, and interventions accurately.
• Ensures blood and urine specimens are delivered to the lab in a timely manner.
• Acts as an advocate for providing safe delivery of patient care.
• Informs physician of changes in patient condition.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient-related issues.
• Participates in educational programs and research that contribute to the improvement of nursing practice.
• Assists with the implementation of new rules and regulations and the training of medical assistants.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees