Lpn Emergency Dept

LPN 12 EMERGENCY DEPT 7P (1712)

Swainsboro, GA 30401

Level: Entry

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: NIGHT SHIFT 7P

Education Level: Clinical Certifications

Category:
Nurse

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

Provides and supervises direct and indirect nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the general supervision of a registered nurse. Maintains overall departmental operations in accordance with the facilities mission and philosophy. Participates and maintains performance improvement activities to assure highest standards of care.

MINIMAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduated from an accredited Practical Nursing Program

Current License by State Board of Nursing required

Current BCLS required

PALS and ACLS required

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 90 pounds.
• Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned.
• External and internal applicants who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.
• Position has a moderate expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.