Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Family Medicine Cherokee Health Park

Wellstar Health System

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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, including preparing patients for examinations, assisting with treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, and recording treatment in medical records. The role also includes assisting with patient and family education and demonstrating the competency to care for patients across all ages, from neonates through geriatric patients.

The LPN practices within applicable nursing standards, uses evidence-based and individualized care, and coordinates safe, high-quality care through effective interdisciplinary partnerships. The position contributes to professional development, clinical operations, patient advocacy, quality improvement, and an inclusive, respectful care environment. The LPN may mentor or precept others and delegate tasks to unlicensed staff when appropriate and within scope of practice. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or nursing certificate.
• Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Georgia.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; the posting specifies an American Heart Association BLS card before the hire date.
• Competency to serve patients across all ages, including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience.
• Experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as directed by the provider.
• 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.
• Anticipate patient needs and symptoms and plan for care across the continuum through pre-visit planning.
• Practice within the scope of practice and applicable nursing standards, policies, and clinical competencies.
• Coordinate and document safe, quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
• Provide relationship-based, culturally sensitive, patient-centered care tailored to population-specific characteristics.
• Partner with patients and, as appropriate, their significant others or families to promote a safe and comfortable care environment and keep patient goals central to the plan of care.
• Complete required professional 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.
• Promote evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement; participate in shared decision-making groups and committees as able.
• Participate in data collection and raise relevant clinical questions, consulting appropriate experts and resources.
• Contribute to financial viability through service quality and clinical excellence.
• May serve as a liaison with nursing leadership regarding clinical operations and quality initiatives.
• Comply with WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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