LPN - Long Term Care - New Horizons Limestone - PRN

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

This position provides nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a long-term care setting. The LPN performs clinical duties in accordance with population-specific guidelines and follows National Patient Safety Goals, policies, and procedures. The role assesses residents’ physical and emotional needs, monitors for changes in condition, documents care, administers medications, supports resident and family education, and contributes to safe, effective care. The position is PRN and is listed with a 12-hour morning-afternoon work shift.

Requirements

Current LPN license in the State of Georgia.
Current BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of a state-approved LPN school of nursing.
For Long Term Care, two years of clinical nursing experience emphasizing care of adults in acute care medical and surgical areas is strongly preferred.
Knowledge appropriate to caring for adult and geriatric patient populations specific to the unit of practice.
Meet all certification requirements defined by the unit, such as BLS, ACLS, or PALS.
Demonstrated critical-thinking skills.
Sound clinical skills and judgment.
Basic computer skills needed to operate computer systems used on the unit.

Responsibilities

Assess residents’ physical and emotional needs and provide appropriate care and interventions.
Monitor residents for changes in condition and report changes to the physician, responsible party, nurse supervisor, and other appropriate health professionals.
Perform ongoing assessments and communicate assessments and plans of care through written documentation and verbal reports.
Administer and document medication regimens correctly.
Participate in instruction and education for residents and/or families to support safe and appropriate discharge.
Promote resident safety by using aseptic principles, maintaining a safe environment, ensuring equipment functions properly, and following infection control policies and procedures.
Assess the nursing care status of facility residents and consult medical staff as needed.
Identify and implement infection control and safety practices.
Participate in the orientation of other employees.
Organize patient care, prioritize acute needs, and implement physicians’ orders within an appropriate time frame.
Assist with coordinating resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Evaluate and monitor equipment and supply utilization; ensure adequate unit supplies and appropriate recording of resident charges.
Check emergency equipment regularly to ensure it is functioning properly and that sufficient supplies are available.
Help maintain a safe, clean, and attractive unit by reporting major problems to housekeeping and safety issues to maintenance.