Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Urgent Care - FT Days 12 hr shifts

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Buford, GA

About The Position

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Urgent Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care to center patients. The LPN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, applying nursing principles, practices, and procedures to deliver competent care. The role involves collaborating with physicians, documenting care, administering medications, supporting infection control and patient safety, and serving as a clinical resource and preceptor. This is a full-time day position with 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Georgia.
Current BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of a nursing skills checklist.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and plan for patient safety.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and emotional needs and provide appropriate care and intervention.
Perform an initial assessment on patient arrival and develop a plan of care in collaboration with the physician.
Perform ongoing assessments and communicate assessments and care plans through written documentation and verbal reports.
Document nursing interventions and implement physician orders in a timely manner.
Administer medications correctly and document medication regimens.
Identify and implement infection-control and safety practices.
Organize patient care, prioritize acute needs, and implement physician orders within appropriate time frames.
Serve as a clinical resource for medical office assistants and other non-licensed staff.
Comply with network drills, CPR requirements, and other network or health system requirements.
Maintain a current nursing skills checklist and assist with skills checklists for other employees.
Complete at least six hours of continuing education within the review year.
Serve as a preceptor to nursing students, new nursing staff, or staff members cross-training in basic nursing duties.
Cross-train as needed to perform basic radiological and laboratory functions.
Conduct at least one clinically related in-service for center staff during the review year.
Maintain patient confidentiality and plan for patient safety.
Keep the work area neat and orderly.
Ensure correct charging of patient encounters and account for supplies used; communicate supply needs to the appropriate person.
Greet patients and visitors professionally and courteously; use appropriate telephone etiquette, identify the clinic and self when answering calls, and ensure clear messages are routed promptly.