LPN, Med/Surg, FT Night - Covington, United States - Piedmont Newton Hospital

Description

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RESPONSIBLE FOR:

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursingcare under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider topatients form birth through the lifecycle utilizing the nursingprocess in accordance with Piedmont Healthcares Mission and VisionStatements; functions within the framework of their license and thepolicy and procedures of the organization and demonstratesprofessional growth and accountability.

The Licensed PracticalNurse guides ancillary staff, collaborates with other health careprofessionals in the provision of quality nursing care. TheLicensed Practical Nurse blends compassion, caring andtechnologically appropriate competency resulting in holistic careto the patient.

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Qualifications:

MINIMUMEDUCATION REQUIRED:


Graduate of an LPNprogram

MINIMUM EXPERIENCEREQUIRED:


New graduates of an accredited nursingschool are eligible

MINIMUMLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:


CurrentLicense in the State of Georgia as a LPN or NLC/eNLC MultistateLicense. BLS certificationrequired

ADDITIONALQUALIFICATIONS:


Demonstrated clinical competencyin the specialty area applying for preferred Nursing Experience inHospital Setting Preferred If working in the Emergency Department,ALS/ACLS and PALS required (LPNs new to specialty will completeapplicable certifications within 6 months of start date)Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months toobtain the PALS certification