LPN - Pediatrics

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBLE FOR: The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess| plan| implement| and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice| coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of a nursing program MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:New Graduates of a nursing program eligible MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required Bachelor’s degree preferred Advanced certification in field of specialty| if applicable (see addendum) Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred ADDENDUMAll Nursing Disciplines
• Collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer’s health or the situation
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses| problems| and issues
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected| measurable outcomes
• Implements the identified plan of care
• Coordinates care delivery
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes
• Practices ethically
• Practices in a manner that is congruent with current diversity and inclusion principles
• Communicates effectively in all areas of practice
• Collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice
• Leads within the professional practice setting and the profession
• Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking
• Integrates evidence and research findings into practice
• Contributes to quality nursing practice
• Evaluates one’s own and others’ nursing practice