Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN WMCG – Acute Care – Medicine

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) WMCG – Acute Care – Medicine – Full time

Job Summary

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives.

Work Shift Night (United States of America)

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Assess and assist with managing patients 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 patients 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

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma General
• Other / Certificate Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• Lic Practical Nurse
• Basic Life Support or BLS – Instructor
• Georgia Driver’s License-Preferred
• Private Vehicle insurance-Preferred

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

• Required
  
  Minimum Experience:
  
  Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment Preferred
• 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 patients homes.
  Use of Windows based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Wellstar Health System

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