LPN Hiring Event at Florence Hand Home! All Shifts Available!
ResponsibilitiesThe 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.
Core Responsibilites and Essential FunctionsDIRECT PATIENT CARE Assess and assist with managing patient?s total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN Meets established productivity standardsCOORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patient?s condition, as appropriate Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadershipPATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safetySTAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patientCOMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe.
Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines Participates in care team conferences with co-workers Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily.
Required for All JobsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
QualificationsRequired Minimum EducationGraduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing Current State of Georgia professional licensure.
RequiredRequired Minimum ExperienceMinimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment PreferredRequired Minimum SkillsPositive 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 RequiredBasic Life Support RequiredBLS - Instructor RequiredBLS - Provisional RequiredGeorgia Driver's License PreferredPrivate Vehicle insurance PreferredAdditional Licenses and CertificationsSalary:
$26 per hour.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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.
Core Responsibilites and Essential FunctionsDIRECT PATIENT CARE Assess and assist with managing patient?s total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN Meets established productivity standardsCOORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patient?s condition, as appropriate Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadershipPATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safetySTAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patientCOMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe.
Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines Participates in care team conferences with co-workers Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily.
Required for All JobsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
QualificationsRequired Minimum EducationGraduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing Current State of Georgia professional licensure.
RequiredRequired Minimum ExperienceMinimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment PreferredRequired Minimum SkillsPositive 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 RequiredBasic Life Support RequiredBLS - Instructor RequiredBLS - Provisional RequiredGeorgia Driver's License PreferredPrivate Vehicle insurance PreferredAdditional Licenses and CertificationsSalary:
$26 per hour.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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