LPN, Full Time - Carlyle Place, Skilled Nursing Unit

American Addiction Centers • Macon, GA

1d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shift, 7a-7p, every other weekend Location: Carlyle Place, Atrium Health Navicent is an inviting not-for-profit Life-Plan community located in Northwest Macon. Teammates have the unique opportunity to provide care for our residents in assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing communities. Nursing provides Skilled Nursing, Assisted living, and Dementia care. Carlyle Place consists of 226 independent living and 29 assistant living, 26 memory care and 40 skilled nursing residences. Interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities? Check out this video: Why You Should Join our Skilled Nursing Team Job Summary Performs nursing care and assists with planning and implementing care for the comfort and well-being of the patient/resident. LPNs scope of practice is dependent and directed, requiring assignment or delegation by and performance under the supervision, orders, or directions of a Registered Nurse (RN), physician, dentist, or other licensed independent practitioner. The LPN participates in the assessment of patients/residents, supports ongoing data collection and determines who to inform of the information and when to inform them. Essential Functions Assessment consists of participation in determining nursing care needs based upon collection and interpretation of data relevant to the health status of a patient/resident. Recognizes and determines need for immediate intervention Demonstrates knowledge which enables the following: documentation of patient/resident observations, treatments, patient/resident response to treatment and nursing care utilizing the nursing process; participates actively in treatment and assisting with procedures, and actively participates in discharge planning. Assists RN with development/revision of the plan of care by providing data and identifying potential goals and intervention for review by the RN. Communicates with the appropriate clinical staff on the status of a patient/resident if a significant change has occurred. Implements the identified plan under the supervision of the RN, physician, or other independent licensed practitioner ensuring tasks have been completed. Aware of patient's/resident's progress and goals as demonstrated by documentation in the medical records and reports same to the Registered Nurse. Organizes workload and prioritizes responsibilities to ensure quality patient/resident care is delivered in a time efficient manner. Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and performs only those nursing skills which they are competent to perform in accordance with legal boundaries and facility policies and procedures. Documents assessments, procedures, patient/resident/family education, and the communication of information to appropriate members of the healthcare team in a timely manner. Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient/resident and family education under the direction of the Registered Nurse within the scope of practice as defined by law. Physical Requirements Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients/residents, medical equipment and supplies. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient/resident and/or unit conditions. Physical Abilities Testing required. Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified, for unique responsibilities within the department, by the nurse leader Education, Experience and Certifications Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing. An unencumbered GA LPN license, if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current LPN license or temporary license as a Licensed Practical Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the LPN works. Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse leader. CPR/first aide is required upon hire or must obtain certification within 60 days of hire BLS required per policy guidelines

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• An unencumbered GA LPN license, if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current LPN license or temporary license as a Licensed Practical Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the LPN works.
• CPR/first aide is required upon hire or must obtain certification within 60 days of hire
• BLS required per policy guidelines

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care and assists with planning and implementing care for the comfort and well-being of the patient/resident.
• Participates in the assessment of patients/residents, supports ongoing data collection and determines who to inform of the information and when to inform them.
• Assessment consists of participation in determining nursing care needs based upon collection and interpretation of data relevant to the health status of a patient/resident.
• Recognizes and determines need for immediate intervention
• Demonstrates knowledge which enables the following: documentation of patient/resident observations, treatments, patient/resident response to treatment and nursing care utilizing the nursing process; participates actively in treatment and assisting with procedures, and actively participates in discharge planning.
• Assists RN with development/revision of the plan of care by providing data and identifying potential goals and intervention for review by the RN.
• Communicates with the appropriate clinical staff on the status of a patient/resident if a significant change has occurred.
• Implements the identified plan under the supervision of the RN, physician, or other independent licensed practitioner ensuring tasks have been completed.
• Aware of patient's/resident's progress and goals as demonstrated by documentation in the medical records and reports same to the Registered Nurse.
• Organizes workload and prioritizes responsibilities to ensure quality patient/resident care is delivered in a time efficient manner.
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and performs only those nursing skills which they are competent to perform in accordance with legal boundaries and facility policies and procedures.
• Documents assessments, procedures, patient/resident/family education, and the communication of information to appropriate members of the healthcare team in a timely manner.
• Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient/resident and family education under the direction of the Registered Nurse within the scope of practice as defined by law.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees