LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, 5 WEST

About the Role

Assists the RN in gathering assessment data. Performs and assists with procedures. Documents care provided. Operates clinical equipment and patient information systems. Maintains an atmosphere which ensures SGMC Health's mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced.

Why You Will Love SGMC Health

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into – including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set.

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Requirements

• Current LPN License in State of Georgia
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR required
• One (1) year experience in related acute care specialty preferred
• Ability to work well individually and as a team member
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patient/family units
• Ability to read and interpret policies and standards
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, intervention, documentation and evaluation
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors
• Ability to operate clinical equipment, computer and telecommunications devices

Schedule

Full Time, 12-hour Day Shift, 7a–7p

Work Conditions

• Works primarily in hospital setting
• Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs)
• Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases
• Uses medical equipment, telecommunications devices and patient information systems on a regular basis
• Physical functional capacity for healthcare as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy)

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