Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Digestive Health & GI Surgery Clinic
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care to patients with medical/surgical needs under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and within the LPN Scope of Practice. Care includes age-appropriate interventions addressing patients’ physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs. The LPN coordinates and delivers high-quality care, participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed, may precept new LPN employees, and participates in staff meetings, in-services, special projects, and continuing education. The position also requires compliance with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education credential.
- Nursing certificate.
- Licensed Practical Nurse license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS Instructor certification.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of medical/surgical nursing practice in an outpatient environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess and assist with managing patients’ total needs according to physician orders, with RN oversight and use of the nursing process.
- Perform routine nursing procedures under RN supervision and meet established productivity standards.
- Coordinate care and services with the RN and other team members.
- Report changes in patients’ conditions to the RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor, as appropriate.
- Collaborate with the RN to develop and revise individual plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders.
- Serve as a patient educator to promote self-care or caregiver support for home patients.
- Report concerns affecting patient or staff safety to authorities or agency leadership.
- Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes, and apply regulatory guidelines appropriately.
- Participate in care team conferences and check voicemail and secure messaging at least once daily.
- Participate in orientation and education of new employees and nursing students, as appropriate.
- Attend continuing education and in-services as directed and needed, and maintain current clinical knowledge for home health patient care.
- Participate in call rotation and weekend visits as needed.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and special projects.
- 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
