LPN - Union General Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Full Time
Union General Hospital•Blairsville, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), physician, or other licensed healthcare provider. The LPN is responsible for delivering basic nursing care, supporting patients’ daily needs, monitoring health conditions, and promoting comfort and safety in accordance with the scope of practice, facility policies, and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Current and valid Practical Nursing license.
- Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Sound clinical judgment.
- Effective communication.
- Attention to detail.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality care with empathy and professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the planning and delivery of care to meet each patient’s physical and emotional needs.
- Monitoring vital signs.
- Administering medications and injections.
- Performing basic wound care.
- Assisting with activities of daily living.
- Documenting patient care accurately in medical records.
- Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to report changes in condition, implement care plans, and ensure patients receive timely and effective treatment.
- Providing patient and family education.
- Reinforcing health teaching.
- Supporting emotional well-being.
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Following infection control protocols.
- Contributing to overall quality improvement efforts.
- Supervising Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) or other unlicensed staff within their scope of responsibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
