Licensed Practical Nurse, Lsh West

Overview

What it’s like at SGMC Health is that no matter your role or area that you work in, we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

Lanier Campus

LAN - 3 WEST

Full Time, 12 HR Night Shift

• Assesses, plans, and manages patient care.
• Performs and assists with procedures.
• Documents care provided.
• Operates clinical equipment and patient information systems.
• Maintains an atmosphere which ensures South Georgia Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced.
• Eligible to attend HIV Counseling Course.

• Current LPN License in State of Georgia. Current Healthcare Provider CPR required.
• One (1) year experience in related acute care specialty preferred.
• Ability to work well individually and as a team member.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patient/family units.
• Ability to read and interpret policies and standards.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, intervention, documentation and evaluation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.
• Ability to operate clinical equipment, computer and telecommunications devices.

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Works primarily in a hospital setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs). Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. Uses medical equipment, telecommunications devices and patient information systems on a regular basis. Physical functional capacity for healthcare as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).