LPN - MedSurg, Urology/Renal, Nights at Piedmont Macon Medical Center summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or healthcare provider to patients across all ages in medical-surgical, urology, and renal settings. They collaborate with healthcare teams and ancillary staff to deliver compassionate, holistic, and competent care in accordance with organizational policies and professional standards. The role requires an active LPN license, BLS certification, and preferred clinical experience in hospital environments with specialty certifications obtained as required.
Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider to patients form birth through the lifecycle utilizing the nursing process in accordance with Piedmont Healthcare's Mission and Vision Statements; functions within the framework of their license and the policy and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The Licensed Practical Nurse guides ancillary staff, collaborates with other health care professionals in the provision of quality nursing care. The Licensed Practical Nurse blends compassion, caring and technologically appropriate competency resulting in holistic care to the patient.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an LPN program
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New graduates of an accredited nursing school are eligible.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current License in the State of Georgia as a LPN or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty area applying for preferred
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
If working in the Emergency Department, ALS/ACLS and PALS required
(LPNs new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)
Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification.
Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Urology Nursing, Renal Nursing, Patient Care, Hospital Nursing, BLS Certification, Healthcare Collaboration, Clinical Competency
