LPN Medical Surgical PT

Community Health Systems•Statesboro, GA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. The role delivers safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes. Responsibilities may vary across service areas, including Emergency Services, OR Services, Cardiac Surgery, Endoscopy, Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Nursery, Oncology, Orthopedics, Telemetry, Dialysis, and Cath Lab. The position also includes other duties as assigned, maintaining regular and reliable attendance, and complying with all policies and standards.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting.
LPN state licensure or LVN licensure required.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.
State-specific certification requirements apply: Alabama requires ACLS, PALS, and CPI; Florida requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP; Georgia requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 90 days of employment; Indiana requires CPR within 90 days of employment; Mississippi requires ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE within 6 months of employment; New Mexico requires ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Scale, and STABLE within 6 months of employment; North Carolina and Oklahoma require ACLS, PALS, and NRP; Pennsylvania requires ACLS.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred, except where required by state-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conduct focused patient assessments and identify and report changes in patient condition to appropriate team members.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in accordance with scope of practice, safety protocols, and the Nurse Practice Act.
Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
Document patient care, interventions, and observations accurately and promptly in medical records.
Educate patients and families about health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Follow infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assist with basic procedures, including wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection, within scope of practice.
Participate in orienting and training new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care.
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions within competency.
In Emergency Services, support triage; collect patient history and vital signs; prepare patients for procedures; assist RNs and providers; provide basic wound care and dressings; and help stabilize patients under supervision.
In OR Services, prepare patients pre-operatively; monitor patients before and after surgery under RN supervision; assist with vital signs, catheter insertion, and surgical checklist procedures; and provide post-operative care and discharge teaching under RN guidance.
In Cardiac Surgery, monitor vital signs, perform ECGs, report abnormal findings, assist with post-operative care, administer medications within LPN scope, document patient status, and support recovery milestones.
In Endoscopy, prepare patients by reviewing intake forms and obtaining vital signs; assist with positioning and emotional support; monitor recovery; provide post-procedure education under RN guidance; and clean and restock rooms and prepare equipment.
In Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Nursery, assist with maternal vital sign monitoring and postpartum care; provide newborn care; administer medications within scope; support breastfeeding education and routine screenings under RN direction; and assist with documentation and family education.
In Oncology, provide supportive care, monitor and report side effects, offer emotional support, reinforce RN-provided education, and assist with central line dressing changes if trained and symptom tracking.
In Orthopedics, assist with mobility and transfers; apply braces, splints, or slings as directed; provide prescribed pain medication; monitor neurovascular status and report changes; and support patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance.
In Telemetry, record and report cardiac telemetry readings without interpreting them, monitor vital signs, provide basic care, administer medications, support patients with cardiac diagnoses, and report rhythm or condition changes.
In Dialysis, take vital signs, prepare patients for treatment, monitor patients during dialysis and report concerns, provide comfort and reinforce post-treatment instructions, and support mobility and hygiene.
In Cath Lab, prepare patients for procedures by obtaining vital signs and verifying consent forms; start IVs if trained and permitted; administer oral pre-medications; monitor patients after procedures, check dressing sites, assist with discharge, and provide patient education under RN guidance.
Perform other duties as assigned, maintain regular and reliable attendance, and comply with policies and standards.