Summary

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with medical/surgical needs. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high quality care. LPN participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed. The LPN can serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education.

Job description

Job Summary

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with medical/surgical needs. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high quality care. LPN participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed. The LPN can serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Assess and assist with managing patients total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process
Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN
Meets established productivity standards
Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members
Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patients condition, as appropriate
Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order
Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership
Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient
Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety
Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe
Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines
Participates in care team conferences with co-workers
Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily
Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate
Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed
Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or Other / Certificate Nursing
BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
LPN - Lic Practical Nurse
Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment Preferred

Company overview

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.