- The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ensures that the ANA scope and standards of practice and the code of ethics for nurses are the foundation for nursing practice.
- Promotes high quality care, outcomes, nursing research, and evidence based practice and contributes to building and maintaining a strong environment that facilitates collaboration to achieve quality outcomes.
- Utilizes a consistent, patient-focused care approach to meet patient needs and demonstrates initiatives to utilize a holistic approach to identify patient needs.
- Utilizes analytical skills and advanced assessment skills necessary to assess a patient's condition and utilize that data through the nursing process and clinical judgement to provide comprehensive care.
- Core LPN practices including admission and discharge processes, physical assessments, medication administration and management, lab specimen collection, glucose monitoring, documentation, patient/family education, wound care, pre-op and post-op care, ostomy care, orthotic devices, and pain management.
- Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of the outcomes, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Safely administers medications following policy/procedure Reports errors, near misses or adverse drug reactions in a timely and efficient manner.
- Prepares and maintains a record of observations and care given. Documents information clearly and completely utilizing correct forms/systems and in a timely manner according to Center policy.
- Assists with medical appointments and medical procedures as requested by MD.
- Educates and prepares the patient/family for future self-management by facilitating patient movement from passive to an active partnership and eventually to a personal self-care expert.
- Serves as a clinical preceptor for new staff/students as appropriate. Provides shadowing experiences for prospective new employees as requested.
- Ensures appropriate usage/ordering of supplies and proper charging.
- Performs consistent with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures.
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
- Actively participates in center-wide efforts that affect nursing practice.
- Adheres to patient/family centered principles using the communication and engagement tools (OARS/AIDECT).
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.
- Performs other duties as required/requested/assigned.
- Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
- BLS required.
- Active Georgia LPN license.
- Minimum one (1) year LPN experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic competencies are expected in nursing practice, patient and employee safety, infection control, performance improvement, practice innovation, professional nursing practice, standards of clinical nursing practice, and systems for patient safety.
- Demonstrates competency in time management, organization, prioritization and critical thinking by planning and organizing work assignments and prioritizing the specific needs of the patient.
- Takes responsibility for growing professionally and seek opportunities for improving skills.
- Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
- Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
- Maintains congenial working relationships with others.
- Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.
- Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.
- Previous experience with patients with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, and/or behavioral health preferred.
- Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.
- Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Normal patient care environment.
- Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
- Some potential exposure to infectious viruses.
-
Certified Medication Aide 7a-7p/7p/7a
1 week ago
PruittHealth Union City, United StatesJOB PURPOSE: · Responsible for assisting residents with medications ordered by their appropriately licensed health care providers and as established in each residents individualized care plan. May provide medication reminders, assistance with self-administration of medications an ...
-
vascular access team nurse 7a-7p
3 weeks ago
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA , USA, United StatesNote: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs). · Work Shift · Day · Work Day(s) · Variable · Shift Start Time · 7:00 AM · Shift End Time · 7:30 PM · ...
-
Rn Supervisor 7p-7a Weekends Competitive Rates
3 weeks ago
Pinnacle Rehab and Health Center Smyrna, United StatesPinnacle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is currently hiring for an experienced **_RN Supervisor to work_**_ _**_7p-7:30a Part-Time Every other Weekend (Saturday/Sunday) _**in Smyrna, DE · This positions pays up to $45.00 an hour · - Experience working in a Rehab facility or ...
-
vascular access team nurse-every thursday 7p-7a
3 weeks ago
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA , USA, United StatesNote: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs). · Work Shift · Night · Work Day(s) · Variable · Shift Start Time · 7:00 PM · Shift End Time · 7:30 AM ...
-
RN Supervisor 7p-7a Weekends
1 week ago
Pinnacle Rehab and Health Center Smyrna, United StatesPinnacle Rehab and Health Center - SIGN ON BONUS · Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in beautiful Smyrna, DE is currently hiring for Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Supervisors PART TIME for 7p-7a. · This position pays Up to $45 an hour · Job Duties and Responsibilities: · ...
-
Emory Healthcare/Emory University Atlanta, GA, United States**Description** · JOB DESCRIPTION: Capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond ...
-
RN Weekend Supervisor 7a-7p
1 week ago
PruittHealth Union City, United StatesREGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR · Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority · We're not only committed to your career, we're committed to the health and safety of all our nurses. Now is a great time to make a change and join one of ...
-
Behavioral Health Associate 7p to 7a
2 weeks ago
Acadia Healthcare Inc. Norcross, United States Full time* Ensure patient care is paramount · * Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. · * Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and w ...
-
Behavioral Health Associate 7a to 7p
2 weeks ago
PSG Global Solutions Norcross, United StatesEnsure patient care is paramount Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not me Behavioral, Health, Associate ...
-
Emory Healthcare Atlanta, United States: · Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today. · JOB DESCRIPTION: Capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular pat ...
-
Emory Healthcare/Emory University Atlanta, GA , USA, United States**Description** · JOB DESCRIPTION: Capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond ...
-
Behavioral Health Associate 7a to 7p
1 week ago
Acadia Healthcare Norcross, United States Full timeAcadia Healthcare - 1 Technology Parkway South [Patient Care / Health Aide] As a Behavioral Health Associate at Acadia Healthcare, you'll: Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hy ...
-
RN Supervisor 7p-7a Weekends UP TO
1 week ago
Pinnacle Rehab and Health Center Smyrna, DE, United States Part timePinnacle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is currently hiring for an experienced RN Supervisor to work 7p-7:30a Part-Time Every other Weekend (Saturday/Sunday) in Smyrna, DE This positions pays up to $45.00 an hour The successful candidate for this position will have: Experie ...
-
ehi prn float rn i, icu, 7a-7:30p, 7p-7:30a
3 weeks ago
Emory Healthcare/Emory University Atlanta, GA , USA, United States**Overview** · Emory Healthcare is building an elite team of highly specialized clinicians for our internal travel staffing pool.Ourinternal travel nursing team is a flexible program, allowing team members the ability to tailor work/life balance to fit their lifestyle. As an inte ...
-
Emory Healthcare/Emory University Atlanta, GA , USA, United States**Overview** · Emory Healthcare is building an elite team of highly specialized clinicians for our internal travel staffing pool.Ourinternal travel nursing team is a flexible program, allowing team members the ability to tailor work/life balance to fit their lifestyle. As an inte ...
-
Emory Healthcare/Emory University Atlanta, GA , USA, United States**Overview** · Emory Healthcare is building an elite team of highly specialized clinicians for our internal travel staffing pool.Ourinternal travel nursing team is a flexible program, allowing team members the ability to tailor work/life balance to fit their lifestyle. As an inte ...
-
Wellstar Health System, Inc. Hiram, GA, United States Full timeFacility: Paulding Hospital · Job Summary: · Fulltime 7p-7a Night Shift · Motivated Care Partner for fast paced intermediate ICU -- committed to quality patient care · Magnet Designated Paulding campus · The Care Partner is a support care provider who functions under the directi ...
-
Emory Healthcare/Emory University Atlanta, GA , USA, United States**Overview** · **Winship is growing with a new 17-story facility, Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown ) , opening in 2023. We're seeking enthusiastic health care professionals now for available roles in multiple areas. Join us** · **The new Winship at Emory Midtown facility ...
-
Emory Healthcare/Emory University Atlanta, GA, United States**Overview** · **Winship is growing with a new 17-story facility, Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown ) , opening in 2023. We're seeking enthusiastic health care professionals now for available roles in multiple areas. Join us** · **The new Winship at Emory Midtown facility ...
-
LPN Charge Nurse 11p-7a
3 weeks ago
Lake City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC Morrow, United StatesFull-time position, all shifts, with competitive wages and excellent benefit package. Shift Need 11-7 · Long term care experience preferred. · DUTIES · JOB KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: · 1.Knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric res ...
LPN - 7p-7a - Atlanta, United States - Shepherd Center
Description
Shepherd Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions.
Join us in our mission to help people with a temporary or permanent disability, rebuild their lives with hope, independence and dignity, advocating for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life.
At Shepherd Center, you'll discover a diverse and inclusive environment, enlightened leadership, a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect. If you are seeking career advancement, continuing education opportunities coupled with a welcoming and fun workplace, competitive compensation and employment benefits, visit our careers page to explore current openings.
Shepherd Pathways Post Acute Brain Injury
Located in Decatur , 84 hours per pay period.
7p-7a Sunday , Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday.
Must have valid Ga drivers license with insurable driving history.
Shepherd Pathways is a comprehensive, community-based rehabilitation program for people recovering from brain injury. It is a program of Shepherd Center, one of the top-ranked facilities in the nation for medical treatment, research, and rehabilitation for people with brain or spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions. We offer different types of outpatient brain injury services, including several specialty programs.
Job Responsibilities:
