Job Category:

Nursing - LPN

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Manages and coordinates the clinical and other unit activities on the resident’s unit in order to provide quality care and psychosocial well being. Manages and coordinates adequate staffing for each unit. Disciplines and/or teaches staff policy and procedures and makes sure they are followed. This position will care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Maintains current LPN licensure with Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of experience in long term care, with at least one (1) year lead/supervisory experience required.
• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience:
• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good clinical skills and abilities
• Basic computer skills
• Organization and leadership skills
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Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensures clinical staff uses appropriate techniques when giving patient care.
• Encourages staff participation in all required continuing education programs, in-services, department meeting or committees.
• Provides updates to staff on policy and procedures changes of the facility.
• Monitors compliance in standards of care through observation and provides written documentation.
• Assesses the status of all residents within the facility and provides consultation or assistance to staff as needed by.
• Makes daily rounds and talks with staff and residents.
• Provides appropriate orientation for new staff. 
• Organizes/coordinates/monitors and evaluates care of residents in the facility.
• Ensures appropriate staffing levels are maintained on the unit.
• Accompanies physicians on rounds to answer questions, receive instructions, or note special resident care requirements.
• Shares clinical knowledge with nursing staff.
• Assists in coordinating admissions, transfers, or discharges of residents.
• Reports to housekeeping and maintenance any problems or issues with safety or cleanliness.
• Ensures adequate supplies are provided on the units.
• Regularly checks emergency equipment to ensure adequate supplies and everything is in working order.
• Provides regular updates to Director of Nursing on any issues identified on the unit.
• Conducts or participates in regular staff meetings.
• Participates in the development and application of nursing care plans on the nursing unit.
• Makes recommendations in matters of hiring, promoting, terminating, or disciplining employees.
• Keeps current healthcare trends in nursing practice.
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Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.