LPN Inpatient Rehab, PMM

Location: Georgia CenterDescription:RESPONSIBLE FOR:The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing the nursing process in accordance with Piedmont Health cares Mission and Vision Statements. The nurse functions within the framework of their license and the policy and procedures of the organization, demonstrating professional growth and accountability. The Licensed Practical Nurse guides ancillary staff and collaborates with other health care professionals in the provision of quality nursing care, blending compassion, caring, and technologically appropriate competency to provide holistic care to the patient.Qualifications:MINIMUMEDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of an LPN programMINIMUM EXPERIENCEREQUIRED: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 are 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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:• Performs patient assessments as designated by Registered Nurse or provider, including collection of data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial, and health history.• Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments, and patient/family education.• In collaboration with Registered Nurse or provider, organizes patient data into the formulation of a plan of care; identifies additional information needed and makes care decisions based on identified needs. Identifies expected patient outcomes.• Carries out the plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.• Provides patient care that is specific to the setting, identified needs, and plan; ensures that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment, or disability.• Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.• Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.• Communicates issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, and/or physician as appropriate.• Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:Leadership SkillsEffective Communication SkillsInitiativeIndependent JudgmentAbility to handle stressful environmentsDisclaimer:The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.#J-18808-Ljbffr