LPN Hospital- Acute Care- FT Days (Oncology/MedSurg(
Company: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Location: Powder Springs
Posted on: April 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Facility: Cobb HospitalThis role is 3 - 12 hour shifts in our
MedSurg Oncology unit here at Cobb Hospital.Apply today and
virtually interview the same week!Sign on Bonus for eligible
candidates.Job Summary:The Licensed Practical Nurse is a proactive
member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care
givers who ensure that patients, families, and significant others
receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They
practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse
Managers and other leaders and functions under the direction of the
registered nurse through the WellStar Shared Leadership Model. The
framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional
Practice Model: shared leadership, teamwork, exemplary practice,
creative innovations, and professional development. LPN
competencies are derived from this model and supported by the
WellStar Core Competencies.It is expected that all Licensed
Practical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the
practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse
Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of
Ethics Standards put forth by the Georgia Board of Nursing and the
American Nurses Association. 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.It is expected that the Licensed Practical Nurse
will not perform functions for which they are not prepared by
education and experience for which supervision is not provided.Core
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:Exemplary practice*
Participates in data collection for patient assessment, planning,
implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care
services and other specialized task when appropriately educated
under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.* Provides
relationship-based patient centered care in collaboration with the
registered nurse that is consistent with population specific
characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease, etc..) in a manner
that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of
cultural diversity* Always partners with the patient and
significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method
for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report;
interdisciplinary rounds) keeping the patient and significant
others updated and participating with the registered nurse in
making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.* Practices
using current clinical practice standards under the supervision of
the RN.* Performs comfort and safety measures including patient
assistance with activities of daily living* Administers treatments
and medications by various routesTeamwork* Participates in the
delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care under the
supervision of the registered nurse promoting 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.*
Informs registered nurse of changes in patients condition as
appropriate.Creative innovations* Promotes Evidence based practice,
nursing research and performance improvement in nursing.
Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the
decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.*
Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions
to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts
and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice
questions.* Participates in the application of new practice changes
under the supervision of the registered nurse when called upon or
through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and
other members of the health care team to achieve best practice
outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days;
adverse events; etc)Professional Development* Completes all initial
and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory
education, and population specific education.* Serves as a
preceptor and/or or mentor for other licensed practical
nurses.Shared Leadership* 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 and supports performance improvement
inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to
promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and
participating in such activities as well as, promoting an
inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates
in shared leadership at all levels in the system.Performs other
duties as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System
policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.Required Minimum
Education:
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Inc., Atlanta , LPN Hospital- Acute Care- FT Days (Oncology/MedSurg(, Healthcare , Powder Springs, Georgia
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