Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN; Shallowford Medical Center Primary Care

Wellstar Healthcare Opportunity

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:

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions under the direction of the Physician, Nurse Supervisor and/or Practice/Office Manager. Recognizes patient's needs and symptoms in advance. Provides care for the patient under the physician's direction. Includes preparing patient for exams, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, and recording treatment in medical record. Assists with patient and family education. Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients of all ages including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Performs other duties, as necessary.

It is expected that all LPNs are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement the Nursing Practice Standards and Code for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses put forth by the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. (NFLPN). As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures, while supporting service excellence goals.

• Professional Practice and Responsibility
• Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Professional Development and Initiative
• Evidence Based Practice and Research
• Practice Operations
• Patient Liaison and Advocate

Required Minimum Education:

Other / Certificate Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Lic Practical Nurse
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Required

Minimum Experience:

Previous healthcare experience Preferred and Experience in ambulatory, outpatient setting Preferred and In some cases, hospital-based experience may substitute. Required and Specific experience in practice specialty Required

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.