Licensed Practical Nurse/ LPN
Job Number: 1097760
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital - Athens, Georgia
Shift/Schedule: Full-time
Description
Piedmont Athens
Med Surg 5: Orthopedics
Full time Night shift (7pm-7am)
Sign on Bonus available $$
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
Healthcare’s 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.
Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a 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
BLS certification required
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty area applying for
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
Diversity & Inclusion
At Piedmont Healthcare we embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills to create a collaborative workplace where the best talent wants to succeed. We celebrate differences and recognize that they allow us to care for our community.
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Piedmont is a certified Great Place to Work™-- a national designation based on employee feedback about trust, workplace culture and experience. In 2019, Forbes named Piedmont one of Georgia’s 10 best employers and the highest-ranked healthcare provider.