LPN - Stockbridge

Description : 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 : Graduate of an LPN

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