Obgyn LPN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Macon, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Obgyn LPN will provide direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care. This role involves assisting with patient assessments by collecting and documenting data, actions, and responses, including biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors. The LPN will detect significant changes in patient condition and report them to the registered nurse, assist in developing and implementing the plan of care as directed, and support patient teaching according to the individualized plan of care. Documentation of nursing interventions and patient responses, as well as communication of changes in medical orders and patient condition to the registered nurse, are key responsibilities. The position also includes performing clinical tasks such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and venipuncture, as well as patient positioning and transporting duties that require lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique. The LPN must demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care and principles of growth and development over the life span.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.
No experience required.
Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with a variety of patients, family, staff and physicians.
Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Assists with assessment by collecting and documenting data, actions and responses including biological, psychological, social and cultural factors.
Detects significant changes in patient condition and reports these to the registered nurse.
Assists with developing the plan of care and implements as directed by the registered nurse.
Supports and reinforces patient teaching according to individualized plan of care.
Documents performance of nursing interventions and patient's response to those interventions and communicates effectiveness of interventions and changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
Communicates changes in medical orders to the registered nurse.
Performs clinical tasks or skills such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, venipuncture, etc.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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