Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health • • •Smyrna Area • • • •

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Overview

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with medical / surgical needs. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high quality care. LPN participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed. The LPN can serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in‐services, special projects and continued education.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

DIRECT PATIENT CARE

COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE

PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION

STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing Current State of Georgia professional licensure.

Required

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 1 year medical / surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

Positive leadership, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills.

Strong assessment and clinical skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to write and follow directions to patient’s homes.

Use of Windows based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

Lic Practical Nurse Required

Basic Life Support Required

BLS ‐ Instructor Required

BLS ‐ Provisional Required

Georgia Driver's License Preferred

Private Vehicle insurance Preferred

Additional Licenses and Certifications

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