Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN; Cartersville Primary Care

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Under the supervision of a provider or registered nurse, participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. Performs nursing process while providing direct patient care in a safe and effective manner that promotes quality patient outcomes. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. If working in non-provider based, physician practice sites, utilizing the medical model of care delivery, patient assessments, plan of care, and discharge plan are performed by a physician, nurse practitioner (NP), or physician assistant (PA).

Under this model, the LPN assists the provider in providing prescribed care or treatment to the patient.

No minimum experience required

• 1 year of patient care experience preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
• PALS or PEARS Certification within one year of hire date, as required by department specification

No minimally required knowledge, skills, or abilities

• Practice (Caring for the Patient)

  Assists licensed professional personal in performing nursing process across the continuum to deliver age and developmentally appropriate patient-family-centered care.

  Integrates values and language preferences into healthcare delivery through a culturally sensitive process.

  Utilizes clinical decision support tools and resources to recognize issues and prioritize care.

  Utilizes appropriate documentation tools to record, measure, and retrieve healthcare data.

  Provides patient and family education appropriate for identified learning needs.

  Utilizes resources to plan and provide nursing care that is safe, effective, and financially responsible.

• Physician Practice Specifics

  Communicates with home health agencies, third-party payor, and other community resources as needed to coordinate needs.

  Facilitates and provides ongoing communication with patient/family, interdisciplinary staff and third parties (home health, third party payers, pharmacies, and other resources) to identify and resolve potential barriers.

  Performs outpatient and clinic care coordination and monitors patients' care between clinic and home.

  Facilitates care via telehealth to assist with patient needs and concerns.

  Participates in providing discharge instructions as delegated by licensed professional practitioners.

• Development (Fostering Clinical Knowledge)

  Participates in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.

  Incorporates new knowledge into nursing practice to support desired outcomes.

  Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competence and learning.

  Self-evaluates professional practice in relation to performance, development, resiliency, and goals.

  Takes action to achieve goals identified during performance review, resulting in change in practice and role performance.

• Engagement (Engaging and Leading Professionally)

  Provides oversight for nursing care given by unlicensed personnel while retaining accountability for patient care quality.

  Engages in ethical practices utilizing…