Licensed Practical Nurse Savannah, GA

Nitelines Usa•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NiteLines USA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide technical nursing duties and age-appropriate patient care at Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah. The LPN works under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, who is a Registered Nurse, and follows applicable Department policies and procedures. The role includes providing direct care, medication administration, documentation, monitoring patients, responding to emergencies and hospital codes, and participating in patient activities. The position is located at Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah, 1915 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31406. The stated shift is 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The pay rate is $41.00 per hour. This is described as a contract position.

Requirements

One year of psychiatric nursing experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license.
BLS certification.
LPN work experience in Mental Health, Acute Care, and Co-occurring Mental Health settings is required for this contract.
Experience with data or word-processing applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, etc.).
Experience working with an Electronic Health Record Management System.

Responsibilities

Perform technical nursing duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurse Charge Nurse and assist with related age-appropriate patient care.
Follow policies and procedures for reporting medication errors.
Administer prescribed medications orally, by injection, and intravenously, as well as treatments ordered by a physician.
Recognize medical emergencies and respond appropriately; respond to hospital codes as appropriate.
Maintain patient care standards consistent with Joint Commission, CMS, and Department policies, including requirements related to diet and physical activity.
Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with Supplier leave policies, and perform other duties as assigned.
Document nursing notes and observations of physical or behavioral signs and symptoms, and document care according to policy.
Transcribe medication orders to the appropriate Medication Administration Record.
Order medications from the Pharmacy, check their accuracy upon receipt, and store them in a secure area.
Dispose properly of used hypodermic apparatus and biohazard waste.
Provide one-to-one health education to patients and participate with patients in diversional activities.
Record and report observed signs, symptoms, reactions, treatments, and vital-sign changes to the Registered Nurse.
Identify medical problems and escalate them to the appropriate next-level provider, such as the Registered Nurse, attending provider, medical director, or designee.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Nursing Care Plan.
Observe for adverse reactions to medications or treatment and take necessary action.
Perform indicated visual and audiological screening, tuberculosis, HIV, Hepatitis C screening, and pregnancy testing within 24 hours of admission; read TB tests within 48 hours of admission and enter information in the patient's electronic or physical medical record as directed.