Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical/Surgical - Float Pool - FT Nights

Northeast Georgia Health System - Gainesville, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Gainesville, GA

Hospitals

About the position

The System Float LPN at Northeast Georgia Health System provides nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, focusing on patient populations across various campuses. This role involves organizing patient care, assisting with clinical support, and ensuring adherence to the Georgia Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act. The LPN will engage in patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, while also participating in quality improvement initiatives and educational activities to enhance clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and provide feedback to the Registered Nurse regarding patient assessments.
• Participate in the development of nursing diagnoses and carry out established plans of care.
• Implement therapeutic interventions as per the interdisciplinary plan of care and document patient responses.
• Educate patients and their significant others about care needs identified during hospitalization.
• Evaluate patient responses to nursing care and therapies, providing real-time feedback to the Registered Nurse.
• Support quality improvement activities and participate in achieving unit-specific nurse-sensitive indicators.
• Maintain records of competencies and continuing education to ensure compliance with licensure requirements.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to provide comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

• Current State LPN License.
• High School Diploma or GED and LPN diploma and Licensure.
• New graduate LPNs or those with less than one year of experience will be referred to the LPN residency program.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in a clinical setting is preferred (minimum of 2 years).
• Demonstrated knowledge appropriate to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Technical certification requirements defined by unit (i.e. BLS, ACLS, PALS).

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Supportive work environment focused on employee growth.