MEDSURGEMER, Team Lead, Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN

Job description

Description
All Newly Hired LPNs will receive a $2500 sign on bonus.
Email resume to: [email protected]
Call: 478-982-4221
Location: 931 East Winthrope Ave, Millen, GA 30442
Rotating Fulltime shift from 7A-7P**
Join Jenkins County Medical Center as a full time Licensed Practical Nurse and become part of a team committed to compassionate, patient centered care.
Our expectation is that you will perform your job in a manner consistent with our Mission: To make a positive difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve through the effective and efficient delivery of quality healthcare services.
POSITION SUMMARY : The LPN provides direct and indirect patient care in the Med Surgical floor or Emergency Department. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family.
Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Acts as a clinical leader across Med Surg and Emergency Department.
: The following represents the essential functions of this position. Other duties may be required as needed.
• Ensure the continual delivery of high-quality nursing care.
• Implement nursing practices to support patient care and facility improvement.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies.
• Promote a collaborative team-oriented work environment.
• Coordinate daily unit operations, delegate patient care, and provide formal/informal leadership to nursing staff.
• Provide direct clinical care in both Med Surg unit and the Emergency Department, often in the same shift.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and treatments for acute conditions and stabilize patients for transfer.
• Use high level nursing judgement to manage patient care, including triaging in the emergency department.
• Act as a patient advocate, explaining procedures to patients and families, and maintaining a high standard of compassionate care.
• Administers and monitors medication in accordance with physicians’ orders.
• Evaluates patient progress and reports changes in condition in the CPSI charting system.
• Communicates with physicians about changes in patient’s status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation in the medical record.
• Respond appropriately in high stress and fast paced environments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements:
• Maintains professional appearance and adheres to dress code.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Participates in required education, training, and meetings.
• Maintains professional relationships with interdisciplinary teams.
• Supports departmental goals and quality initiatives.

Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited LPN program
• Current LPN license in the State of Georgia
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience as an LPN in acute care setting preferred
• Current BLS certification
• CPI training to be completed within 6 months of hire

Working Conditions:
May be exposed to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and conditions common to an emergency department environment.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, or bend intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions.

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
At Jenkins County Medical Center, our team is built on teamwork, consistency, and a shared commitment to patient care. We value staff who are dependable, supportive of one another, and take pride in creating a safe and respectful environment for both patients and coworkers.