The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Florence Hand Nursing Home is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.
Schedule:Full Time
Shift: Night Shift
Level: 6+ years of experience
Success Profile Find out what it takes to succeed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Florence Hand Nursing Home:
Collaborative
Time Efficient
Organized
Critical Thinker
Attention to Detail
Compassionate
Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions
Your Pay A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
Your Future Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
Your Wellness Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
Your Joy Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
Job Details
Facility: Florence Hand Home
***Sign-on Bonus Opportunity***
Overview
The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with medical/surgical needs. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high quality care. LPN participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed. The LPN can serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions
DIRECT PATIENT CARE
• Assess and assist with managing patient's total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process • Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN • Meets established productivity standards
COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE
• Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members • Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patient's condition, as appropriate • Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order • Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership
PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION
• Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient • Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety
STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate • Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed • Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient
COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
• Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe. • Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines • Participates in care team conferences with co-workers • Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing Current State of Georgia professional licensure.
Required Minimum Experience
medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment
Required Minimum Skills
Positive leadership, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong assessment and clinical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write and follow directions to patient's homes.
Use of Windows based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Lic Practical Nurse Required
Basic Life Support Required
BLS - Instructor Required
BLS - Provisional Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
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