Northside Hospital Inc.·Duluth, 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 healthcare 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.
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. 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 (EX:7AM-7PM): 645p-715a Weekend Requirements: Yes- Rotating Basis On-Call Requirements: No
Candidates must be graduates 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, with one year of experience preferred.
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