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Licensed Practical Nurse

Northside Hospital Inc.

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Quick overview

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 healthcare team to improve patient function and safety.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited practical nursing school and hold a current LPN license in the State of Georgia. American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required, while one year of experience and additional life support credentials are preferred.

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Job description

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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 screening depending on the role in specific units.

Work Hours: 8a-5p