Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Polk Med Surg

Advocate Health•Cedartown, GA

1d•$25 - $38

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care. The role assists with assessment by collecting and documenting data, actions, and patient responses, including biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors. The LPN detects significant changes in patient condition and reports them to the registered nurse. The LPN assists with developing the plan of care and implements it as directed by the registered nurse. The position supports and reinforces patient teaching according to the individualized plan of care, documents nursing interventions and patient responses, and communicates intervention effectiveness, changes in patient condition, and changes in medical orders to the registered nurse. Clinical tasks may include medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and venipuncture. The role also includes patient positioning and transportation duties. The LPN must provide age-appropriate care, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. This is a part-time, as-needed position in the Medical/Surgical department at Polk Medical Center. No prior experience is required.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, using electronic mail, and using electronic medical records systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Good organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist and up to 20 lbs. over the head; carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance; push or pull with 30 lbs. of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Functional vision, speech, and hearing.
Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
Ability to work with exposure to potential mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, wearing personal protective equipment as necessary.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Assist with assessment by collecting and documenting patient data, actions, and responses, including biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors.
Detect significant changes in patient condition and report them to the registered nurse.
Assist with developing the plan of care and implement it as directed by the registered nurse.
Support and reinforce patient teaching according to the individualized plan of care.
Document nursing interventions and patient responses, and communicate intervention effectiveness and changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
Communicate changes in medical orders to the registered nurse.
Perform clinical tasks such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and venipuncture.
Perform patient positioning and transportation duties using proper technique.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.