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

Northeast Georgia Health System•Buford, GA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for urgent care center patients. The role applies a broad knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures to deliver competent care. The LPN collaborates with physicians, communicates patient assessments and care plans, supports non-licensed staff, and helps maintain the clinical readiness and safety of the center.

Requirements

Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Georgia.
Current BLS certification, or ability to 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, including greeting patients and visitors professionally and courteously.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and prioritize 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 the initial assessment upon a patient’s arrival and develop a plan of care in collaboration with the physician.
Conduct ongoing assessments and communicate assessments and plans of care 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.
Precept nursing students, new nursing staff, or staff 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, professional customer service, courteous telephone etiquette, clear and timely message routing, an orderly work area, accurate patient-encounter charging, and appropriate supply accountability.