LPN- Phoebe East

Phoebe Putney Health System•Bungalow, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN provides professional nursing care for assigned patients under the direct supervision of an RN, collaborating in the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The role provides age-specific care appropriate to the assigned area and maintains nursing practice standards, follows established policies and procedures, manages supplies and equipment, and promotes collaboration with medical and other staff. The LPN also supports the facility’s mission, works toward customer satisfaction, and identifies system problems as opportunities for improvement. The LPN collects and prioritizes patient data, helps identify diagnoses or issues, and contributes to care plans and expected outcomes. The role implements and monitors care, documents patient responses and evaluations, communicates with patients and families, and supports their social, spiritual, and cultural needs while respecting privacy and confidentiality. The LPN maintains required documentation and attends staff meetings, mandatory training, and competency evaluations. Other duties may be assigned in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing; vocational or technical degree required.
Current Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Behavioral Health employees must complete Crisis Response Training within 2 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of practical nursing experience (preferred).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Comply with nursing standards under the guidance of nursing staff and maintain clinic and hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control requirements.
Interpret relevant policies and procedures for personnel, patients, and the public as appropriate.
Use supplies and equipment according to established routines and in a cost-effective manner.
Collect patient data systematically and continuously, prioritize data collection according to patient condition and needs, and contribute to identifying diagnoses or issues and planning care.
Treat patients and families compassionately and implement the plan of care based on established care decisions.
Monitor and document patient responses, establish rapport, adapt communication, and respond to patient needs.
Recognize age-specific responses to treatment and provide effective interventions.
Respect patient confidentiality and privacy; support patients’ and families’ social, spiritual, and cultural needs; and manage difficult or emotional situations.
Develop and modify expected outcomes with patients, families, and other disciplines as appropriate, and evaluate the care plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes.
Document evaluation results and submit required information accurately, clearly, and on time using correct terminology and required style and format.
Follow hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines and perform responsibilities in alignment with organizational values, mission, and vision.
Maintain current knowledge, attend staff meetings, and complete mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrate competency in providing care based on patients’ age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs; wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
Perform other duties as required and complete job functions according to departmental policies and procedures.