Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Columbia County Medical Center Nurse Access

Wellstar Health System • Columbia County Medical Office, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

The LPN Remote, WMG is part of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers providing individualized, high-quality, safe, and timely patient care. This position is fully remote, with patient care and interaction delivered by telephone or secure messaging rather than in a traditional clinical setting. The role is led by a nurse supervisor, nurse manager, or other nursing leader.

The nurse supports patients through medication refill management, patient education, pre- and post-procedure or surgery care, communication of patient results, and preventative care. Although the position is remote, its responsibilities are an extension of the practice, and the nurse remains accountable for appropriate and timely care. The nurse is expected to be licensed and knowledgeable, follow the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association's Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics standards, uphold the patient's voice, and support system policies, procedures, and service excellence goals.

Requirements

• Diploma in Practical Nursing.
• At least 2 years of direct patient care experience in any care setting.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential.
• One of the listed BLS credentials: Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC-BLS), or Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS-I).
• Follow the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association's Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics standards.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in a physician practice setting in a specific specialty area.
• At least 1 year of experience with virtual care services, such as telehealth, triage, or other remote nursing functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, high-quality, safe, and timely patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver patient care and communicate with patients by telephone or secure messaging in a fully remote setting.
• Manage medication refills.
• Educate patients.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure or surgery care.
• Communicate patient results.
• Support preventative care.
• Remain accountable for appropriate and timely patient care as an extension of the practice.
• Uphold the patient's voice and follow system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

What This Job Offers

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