Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 8 South Acute Care Cystic Fibrosis Augusta (Part Time)

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About Wellstar

• A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?
• At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
• We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
• Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Responsibilities

• Shift Night (United States of America) About the Facility Learn more about Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center , including our teams, culture, and campus environment: Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center | Wellstar Health System Hours: Part Time Nights, 24 Hours per week (2/12s) Job Summary: The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice.
• The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with medical/surgical needs.
• This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs.
• The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high quality care.
• LPN participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed.
• The LPN can serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees.
• They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education.
• DIRECT PATIENT CARE * Assess and assist with managing patients total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process * Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN * Meets established productivity standards COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE * Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members * Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patients condition, as appropriate * Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order * Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION * Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient * Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION * Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe. * Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines * Participates in care team conferences with co-workers * Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily.
• STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT * Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate * Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed * Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED General or Other / Certificate Nursing Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support LPN - Lic Practical Nurse Required Minimum Experience: Minimum one (1) year of medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment is preferred
• Positive leadership, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong assessment and clinical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write and follow directions to patients homes.
• Use of Windows based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc.

Benefits

• Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.