Northside Hospital Inc.·Alpharetta, Georgia
LPNs provide direct patient care and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. They work under the direction of a Registered Nurse within a collaborative clinical team to improve patient function and safety.
Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) render direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, in accordance with the philosophy, policies and procedures of Northside Hospital. LPNs participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. LPNs work under the direction of the Registered Nurse in an assigned clinical area. According to the National Association of Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses (NALPN), “Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses are a specialized field who represent the entry into the nursing practice profession”. LPNs practice in diverse clinical settings that include different healthcare professionals who work collaboratively as a team. This collaborative team works to “improve a patient’s function and to protect the health and safety of the patients”. LPNs are part of the Licensed Practical Nurse – Nursing Excellence Track Program (L-NEXT) at Northside Hospital and have the opportunity for career advancement opportunities through expansion of knowledge, expertise through both academic/continuing education, and specialty certification.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED One (1) year of experience as an LPN. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications may be preferred in specific units. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units. Work Hours: 830-1700 Weekend Requirements: No On-Call Requirements: No
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with current Georgia LPN licensure and AHA Basic Life Support certification. One year of LPN experience and additional life support credentials are preferred.
Market context
Outpatient oncology LPN roles in Georgia often draw steady interest because they combine direct patient care with a specialized clinical setting. Competition can be stronger for candidates who already hold a current Georgia LPN license, AHA Basic Life Support certification, and experience with oncology workflows or infusion support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license, BLS status, and graduation from an accredited practical nursing program before applying.
