LPN - Med Surg, Surgical Post-Op

Overview:

 

Our Post-Surgical Orthopedic/ Bariatric unit is a 24-bed unit. The patients generally have a short stay in the hospital. Patient are high acuity requiring sometimes complex interventions and advance critical thinking skills. The flow of the unit is fast pace but provided many opportunities to learn new things. This area also cares for general surgery, GYN, and urology patients. Clinical encounters could include: PCA pumps, Nasogastric (NG) tubes, bladder irrigation, drain management, wound care, wound vac management, pain management, heparin drips, and TPN/Lipid infusion, etc.

Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1: 5-6.

We are excited to be adding new members to our team.

Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider to patients form birth through the lifecycle utilizing the nursing process in accordance with Piedmont Healthcare’s Mission and Vision Statements; functions within the framework of their license and the policy and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The Licensed Practical Nurse guides ancillary staff, collaborates with other health care professionals in the provision of quality nursing care. The Licensed Practical Nurse blends compassion, caring and technologically appropriate competency resulting in holistic care to the patient.

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Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Graduate of an LPN program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

New graduates of an accredited nursing school are eligible.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

Current License in the State of Georgia as a LPN or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.

BLS certification required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty area applying for preferred

Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred

If working in the Emergency Department, ALS/ACLS and PALS required

(LPNs new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)

Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification.

Business Unit : Name: Piedmont Newnan Hospital