LPN - General Surgery/Trauma Step-down - Days

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for implementing the nursing process based on expanded knowledge and experience. The functions of a LPN are to collect patient health data, analyze the data, identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient, implement the interventions identified in the plan of care, and evaluate the patients progress toward attainment of the outcomes, especially as related to discharge planning and education. Effectively interacts with the family and other interdisciplinary team members to maximize efforts and resources needed to ensure quality patient care based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Works cooperatively with the medical staff and other hospital personnel who support the plan of care for addressing the multi-cultural and age-appropriate care of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The LPN addresses the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs while serving as a clinical resource to physicians, other personnel, and management. Supports the organizational vision and mission. A professional nurse can independently perform job functions, contribute to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement activities, and is responsible for self-development. The LPN will float to work on other units in the organization, as needed.

The LPN provides care, which includes but is not limited to, continuous cardiac monitoring, care management, IV admixture infusion, and providing patient ADL's

1. QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education
1. Graduate of an Accredited School of Practical Nursing

B. Licensure/Certification/Experience
1. Current, unencumbered, licensure in the State of Georgia

2. BCLS Certification.

C. Interpersonal requirements
1. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, has a commitment to

customer service.
2. Communicates effectively with all applicable customers and age groups.
3. Works effectively with patients and family, maintains a cooperative working relationship
with the nursing staff and other members of the health team.