Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Powder Springs Family Practice

Wellstar Health System•Powder Springs, GA

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 physician direction. Duties include preparing patients for examinations, assisting with treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, documenting treatment in the medical record, and helping educate patients and families. The role requires competency to serve patients across all ages, from neonates through older adults, and may include other duties as necessary. The LPN practices within professional nursing standards and applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. The role emphasizes evidence-based, individualized, patient-centered care; effective interdisciplinary collaboration; timely documentation; and a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. The LPN completes required competency assessments, education, and licensure requirements, and may mentor or precept other practical nurses, unlicensed staff, or students and delegate tasks within scope of practice. In practice operations, the LPN provides direct patient care as directed by a provider, plans for patient care through pre-visit processes, and contributes to quality and financial viability through service quality and clinical excellence. The LPN may also liaise with nursing leadership on clinical operations and quality initiatives. Patient care should be culturally sensitive and relationship-based, with patients and their families or significant others included as appropriate.

Requirements

Graduate from a practical or vocational nursing program.
Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Georgia.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card from the American Heart Association prior to hire.
Specific experience in the practice specialty.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the direction of a physician or provider.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist during treatments.
Coordinate tests and follow-up care.
Record treatment and complete timely documentation in the medical record.
Assist with patient and family education.
Anticipate patient needs and symptoms and proactively plan care through pre-visit planning processes.
Coordinate safe, quality patient care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Provide individualized, evidence-based, culturally sensitive, patient-centered care.
Complete initial and ongoing competency assessments, mandatory education, and licensure requirements.
Serve as a preceptor or mentor for practical nurses, unlicensed staff, or students, as appropriate.
Delegate tasks to unlicensed staff when appropriate and within scope of practice.
Participate in evidence-based practice, nursing research, performance improvement, data collection, and shared decision-making activities as able.
Uphold organizational policies, procedures, clinical competencies, and legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Partner with patients and, as appropriate, their significant others or families to make patient goals central to the plan of care.
Contribute to service quality, clinical excellence, and the financial viability of the practice.
May serve as a liaison with nursing leadership regarding clinical operations and quality initiatives.