LPN
Atlanta, GA, United States
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or the Physician, is responsible for providing age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The LPN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and tasks. The role of the LPN also includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and supervision of unlicensed personnel.
Provide excellent nursing treatment and healthcare to patients.
Treat patients suffering from various illnesses through nursing care activities.
ssist and support physicians, surgeons and clinicians in treating patients.
ssist patients with lab tests, x-rays, and other related tests as ordered by doctors or surgeons.
Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
Coordinate with rehab and other nursing staff in healthcare delivery to patients.
Implement treatment plans as ordered by doctors or physicians or surgeons.
Document and manage patient assessment reports, lab tests & reports and treatment interventions.
Maintain the highest degree of standards in treating patients through treatment nurse activities.
Provide treatment interventions to patients in consistence with hospital's policies and guidelines
QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse required
• Current Georgia License as a Practical Nurse required
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Card
required.
Hours - 8:30am - 5pm, Mon - Fri
Outpatient Surgery Clinic (support the GI Clinic in medical emergencies)
Specialty Clinics - Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Trauma, Toxicology
3-month assignment with the option to extend
Experience in outpatient specialty clinic with procedural background preferred