LPN, Cardiology (Albany)

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

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, contributes to customer satisfaction, and identifies system problems as opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
Current Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of practical nursing experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Follow 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 applicable policies and procedures to 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 on an ongoing basis; identify issues and prioritize data collection according to patient condition and needs.
Help establish diagnoses or issues, expected outcomes, and plans based on assessment data.
Treat patients and families with compassion and implement the plan of care.
Monitor and document patient responses, provide effective interventions, and adapt care to age-specific responses to treatment.
Establish rapport, adapt communication, listen and respond to patient needs, and manage difficult or emotional situations.
Respect patient confidentiality and privacy, and support patients’ and families’ social, spiritual, and cultural needs.
Develop expected outcomes that support continuity of care, involving patients, families, and other disciplines as appropriate.
Modify expected outcomes as patient assessments change and evaluate the plan of care against patient responses and expected outcomes.
Document evaluation results and submit required information and data accurately and on time, using appropriate terminology, style, and format.
Follow hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines and perform duties in alignment with organizational values, mission, and vision.
Maintain current knowledge, attend staff meetings and ongoing education, and complete mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrate competency in providing care based on each patient’s 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.