LPN - MedSurg, Nights
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
Jasper GA 30143 US
Description:
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
Healthcares 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.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an 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 or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty area applying for preferred
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
If working in the Emergency Department, ALS/ACLS and PALS required
(LPNs new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)
Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification.
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
Healthcares 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.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an 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 or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty area applying for preferred
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
If working in the Emergency Department, ALS/ACLS and PALS required
(LPNs new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)
Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification.