LPN - MedSurg, Surg/Onc

Company: Piedmont Macon Medical Center
Location: Macon
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

LPN - MedSurg, Surg/Onc at Piedmont Macon Medical Center summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) collaborates with healthcare teams to deliver compassionate and competent nursing care to patients across all ages. Responsible for guiding ancillary staff and implementing nursing processes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN ensures compliance with healthcare policies while demonstrating professional accountability. This role requires a current LPN license in Georgia and relevant certifications to provide holistic patient care in a MedSurg and Surgical/Oncology setting.
Description:
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 Healthcares 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.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an 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 or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty area applying for preferred
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
If working in the Emergency Department, ALS/ACLS and PALS required
(LPNs new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)
Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification.

Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, MedSurg, Surgical Oncology, patient care, nursing process, healthcare, LPN certification, BLS certification, clinical competency, nursing collaboration

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