LPN - Post Surgical, MedSurg, Nights

Description :

Post Surgical Med Surg

Shift : Nights

(7pm-7am)

RESPONSIBLE

FOR :

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides

nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or

provider to patients form birth through the lifecycle utilizing the

nursing process in accordance with Piedmont Healthcares Mission and

Vision Statements; functions within the framework of their license

and the policy and procedures of the organization and demonstrates

professional growth and accountability. The Licensed Practical

Nurse guides ancillary staff, collaborates with other health care

professionals in the provision of quality nursing care. The

Licensed Practical Nurse blends compassion, caring and

technologically appropriate competency resulting in holistic care

to the

patient.

Qualifications : MINIMUM

EDUCATION REQUIRED : Graduate of an LPN

program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED :

New graduates of an accredited

nursing school are eligible.

MINIMUM

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY

LAW :

Current License in the State of

Georgia as a LPN or NLC / eNLC Multistate License.

BLS

certification required

ADDITIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS :

Demonstrated clinical

competency in the specialty area applying for

preferred

Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting

Preferred

If working in the Emergency Department, ALS / ACLS

and PALS required

(LPNs new to specialty will complete

applicable certifications within 6 months of start

date)

Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6

months to obtain the PALS certification.