Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Family Medicine Cherokee Health Park
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction of a physician, nurse supervisor, and/or practice or office manager. The LPN anticipates patient needs and symptoms and provides care under the physician’s direction. Duties include preparing patients for examinations, assisting with treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, documenting treatment in the medical record, and helping educate patients and families. The role requires competency in caring for patients across all age groups, from neonates through geriatric patients. The LPN provides direct patient care, plans for care across the continuum through pre-visit planning, and supports safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional nursing standards, effective interdisciplinary collaboration, culturally sensitive care, and compliance with organizational policies and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. The LPN may mentor or precept practical nurses, unlicensed staff, or students, and may delegate tasks to unlicensed staff within the appropriate scope of practice. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or nursing certificate.
- Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Georgia.
- Current Basic Life Support certification, or an accepted equivalent listed in the posting; an American Heart Association BLS card is required before the hire date.
Nice To Haves
- Previous healthcare experience.
- Experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care as directed by the provider.
- Recognize patient needs and symptoms in advance.
- Prepare patients for examinations and assist during treatments.
- Coordinate tests and follow-up care, and document treatment in the medical record.
- Assist with patient and family education.
- Demonstrate competency in serving patients of all ages, from neonates through geriatric patients.
- Practice within the scope of practice and in accordance with applicable nursing practice standards and the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses’ Code.
- Use evidence-based practice, analytical and critical thinking, and individualized care to promote health and optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinate safe, quality patient care through effective interdisciplinary communication, timely documentation, and respectful collaboration.
- Complete required competency assessments, mandatory education, and licensure requirements.
- Serve as a preceptor or mentor for practical nurses, unlicensed staff, or students, as applicable.
- Delegate tasks to unlicensed staff when appropriate and within scope of practice.
- Participate in nursing research, performance improvement, shared decision-making groups, committees, and data collection as able.
- Follow health system policies, procedures, clinical competencies, and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
- Plan proactively for patient care across the continuum through pre-visit planning.
- Contribute to financial viability through service quality and clinical excellence.
- Provide relationship-based, culturally sensitive, patient-centered care and partner with patients and families to support a comfortable and safe care environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with WellStar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
