Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Infectious Disease - FT Days

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for Center patients. The role applies a broad knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures to provide competent nursing care. The nurse assesses patients’ physical and emotional needs, collaborates with physicians on plans of care, documents and communicates assessments and interventions, and administers medications and physician orders. The position also supports clinical staff, maintains required skills and education, and may precept or cross-train staff.

Requirements

Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of a nursing skills checklist.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and emotional needs and provide appropriate care and intervention.
Perform initial assessments upon patient arrival and develop plans of care in collaboration with the physician.
Perform ongoing assessments and communicate assessment findings and plans of care through written documentation and verbal reports.
Document nursing interventions and implement physician orders in a timely manner.
Administer and document medication regimens correctly.
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 skills checklist and assist with completing 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, if necessary, to perform basic radiological and laboratory functions.
Conduct at least one clinically related in-service for Center staff during the review year.