Submission for the position: Licensed Practical Nurse/ LPN WEO - (Job Number: 1094208)
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Licensed Practical Nurse/ LPN WEO
Piedmont Athens
Med Surg 3: Gen Surg-Trauma
Weekend Option Full time Day shift (7am-7pm)
Extra weekend option differentials $$
The surgery unit has 29 beds.  Our dynamic patient population includes surgical, trauma and a variety of medical patients.  Our surgeries typically involve the neck to the gut. This population includes GI surgeries such as colon resections, small bowel resections, cholecystectomies and appendectomies.  We also care for vascular surgeries, mastectomies, thyroidectomies and maxillofacial procedures, etc.  Patients may have an ostomy, NGT and/or other feeding tube and/or drains. Trauma patients may have multiple injuries, chest tubes, a tracheostomy and/or other drains, but have stabilized enough for a non-ICU/step down med-surg floor admission.  We are a level 2 trauma center.
Come join our energetic team of nurses, patient care techs and secretaries dedicated to patient safety, focused on developing professional relationships with the entire care team and growing our staff into the PAR leaders of tomorrow!
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.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED : Graduate of a 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 BLS certification required
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS : Demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty area applying for Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
United States-Georgia-Athens-1199 Prince Avenue
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
Mar 7, 2023, 10:26:35 AM
Non-exempt
Schedule: Full-time Location(s): United States-Georgia-Athens-1199 Prince Avenue Day Job