Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Marietta Urgent Care
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: September 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Facility: Wellstar Urgent Care - MariettaJob Summary: The
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions under the direction of the
Physician, Nurse Supervisor and/or Practice/Office Manager.
Recognizes patient's needs and symptoms in advance. Provides care
for the patient under the physician's direction. Includes preparing
patient for exams, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests
and follow-up care, and recording treatment in medical record.
Assists with patient and family education. Demonstrates competency
and skills to serve patients of all ages including neonate, infant,
child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Performs other
duties, as necessary. It is expected that all LPNs are licensed,
knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the
Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement the Nursing
Practice Standards and Code for the Licensed Practical/Vocational
Nurses put forth by the National Federation of Licensed Practical
Nurses, Inc. (NFLPN). As a member of the patient services team, it
is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient,
system policies and procedures, while supporting service excellence
goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Professional
Practice and Responsibility - Exemplary Practice and Outcomes -
Practices within the scope and in accordance with Nursing Practice
Standards and Code for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses put
forth by the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc.
(NFLPN). - Promotes health promotion in the performance of clinical
care using evidence-based practice, uses analytical/critical
thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating
care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is
central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. - Practices using
current clinical practice standards. - Teamwork and Collaboration -
Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient
care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This
includes but is not limited to diverse and inclusive
interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds,
case review, etc.), completion of timely documentation and
promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. -
Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner
that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and
retention of all healthcare team members. - Professional
Development and Initiative - Completes all initial and ongoing
professional competency assessments, required mandatory education,
and licensure requirements. - Serves as a preceptor and/or or
mentor for other practical nurses (and unlicensed staff or
students) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified
workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and
creating a healthy work environment. - May delegate tasks to
unlicensed staff, as appropriate and within their scope of
practice. - Evidence Based Practice and Research - Promotes
Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance
improvement in nursing. Participates in shared decision-making
groups and committees as able. - Upholds all health care
system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical
competencies put forth by this job description and professional
association including legal, regulatory and accreditation
requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals
as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety
absolutes. - Participates in data collection and poses relevant
clinical questions to advance evidence-based practice. Consults
appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to
address practice questions. Practice Operations - Provide direct
patient care as directed by provider. - Proactively plans for the
care of patients across the care continuum via pre-visit planning
processes. - Contributes to financial viability through service
quality and clinical excellence. - May serve as liaison with
nursing leadership as it relates to clinical operations and quality
initiatives. Patient Liaison and Advocate - Provides
relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with
population specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease,
etc.) in a culturally sensitive manner. - Always partners with the
patient, significant others and/or family (as appropriate) to
promote a comfortable and safe environment for the delivery of
care, making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
Required Minimum Education: Graduate from a practical or vocational
nursing program. Required Required Minimum License(s) and
Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless
otherwise stated.
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Marietta , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Marietta Urgent Care, Healthcare , Marietta, Georgia
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