ALBANY AREA PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, INC.·Albany, Georgia
The LPN provides direct nursing care, including triage, venipuncture, and wound management for women and children. They are also responsible for educating patients and families while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to implement care plans.
As one of the largest primary care practices in Southwest Georgia, Albany Area Primary Health Care (AAPHC) provides health care services to more than 54,964 patients and nearly 217,386 office visits per year. AAPHC is also one of the largest Community Health Centers in our region! To learn more about Community Health Centers, and how this benefits Southwest Georgia, please click here.
At AAPHC, we strive to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and continuous care to all who access our services. Did you know that all qualifying medical offices operated by AAPHC are recognized as a Level III Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Center for Quality Assurance (NCQA)? NCQA offers three levels of PCMH recognition with Level III being the highest level. As a Level III PCMH, AAPHC is committed to continuously raising the quality of care within our practices, while also lowering our patients health care costs.
Our health care teams are comprised of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives. Assisting these providers are clinical staff members, laboratory personnel, and business office professionals. Most medical problems can be handled at our offices, but if a specialist is needed, an appointment will be made for you as a referral from your physician.
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A physician is always available by phone after hours for both adults and children.
He/she may be reached by calling the number of the office at which the patient is seen.
All phones are forwarded to an answering service at the close of each business day, on weekends, and holidays.
Our goal is to always provide access, and even expand access, to your provider so you always can reach AAPHC when you need us most!
When you visit an AAPHC office, you can trust that you'll be well cared for by our team. Always.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a critical role in delivering high-quality healthcare services within women's and children's health settings.
This position involves providing direct patient care, performing clinical procedures such as venipuncture, and assisting in triage to prioritize patient needs effectively.
The LPN will educate patients and their families on health management and wound care, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the care continuum.
Working collaboratively with registered nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, the LPN contributes to creating a safe and compassionate environment for patients.
Ultimately, the role aims to enhance patient outcomes through skilled nursing care, effective communication, and adherence to clinical protocols.
Candidates must hold a valid LPN license in the United States and possess demonstrated experience in women's and children's healthcare. Proficiency in English and the ability to perform clinical procedures like venipuncture are required.
Market context
In Georgia, Licensed Practical Nurse roles are commonly available across hospitals, clinics, and post-acute settings, with demand tied to ongoing patient care needs. This role is competitive because it requires current licensure or an Active Compact Nursing License, ACLS certification, and comfort with Microsoft Office and electronic health records. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and ACLS renewal before applying.
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