Qualifications

• Vocational / Technical Degree in Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing (Required)

Work Experience

• 1 - 2 years Practical Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current Georgia license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Certifications/Licensures:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.

Essential Functions

LPN - NURSING STANDARDS:

• Comply with nursing standards under the guidance of the Nursing Staff
• Maintain clinic, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
• Interpret these to personnel, patients, and public as appropriate
• Follow established routine and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner

ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS:

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs
• Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues

CARE PROCESSES:

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care
• Bases care decisions on plan of care
• Monitors and documents patient response
• Establishes rapport with clients
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment
• Provides effective interventions
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS:

• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes
• Documents the results of the evaluation

DOCUMENTATION:

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users
• Uses correct terminology
• Conforms to required style and format

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization

• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures

• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)

• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time

• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs

• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills

• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate