Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN | Med​/Surg Peach | Nights; Part Time - 2 shifts

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Med/Surg Peach | Nights (Part Time - 2 shifts per week)
Location: Byron

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Med/Surg Peach | Nights (Part Time - 2 shifts per week)

Job Status:
Full time nights (part‑time, 2 shifts per week)

Department: 34401 Navicent Health Medical Center:
Peach - Nursing:
Medical/Surgical

Hours Per Week: 40 | Benefits Eligible:
Yes |

Schedule:

Full time nights | Pay Range: $24.85 - $37.30

Major Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Assists with assessment by collecting and documenting data, actions and responses including biological, psychological, social and cultural factors; detects significant changes in patient condition and reports these to the registered nurse.
• Assists with developing the plan of care and implements as directed by the registered nurse.
• Supports and reinforces patient teaching according to individualized plan of care.
• Documents performance of nursing interventions and patient’s response to those interventions and communicates effectiveness of interventions and changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
• Communicates changes in medical orders to the registered nurse.
• Performs clinical tasks or skills such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, venipuncture, etc.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

Licensure,

Registration, And/or Certification Required

• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 6 months unless department leader determines it is not required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.

Education Required

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with a variety of patients, family, staff and physicians.
• Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi‑task with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Must have functional vision, speech, and hearing.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Location

Byron, GA

Applicants are encouraged to apply early; referrals increase chances of interviewing by 2x.

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