Job Details
Job Description
The LPN is a new graduate or a nurse who has not practiced nursing within the past five years. The LPN functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN provides nursing care, performs basic nursing procedures and administers medications once competency has been determined.
Education
See License/Certification Requirements
Licenses Certifications
*Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse or Multistate Nursing License
*Healthcare Provider (CPR)
Qualifications
*NOTE: ACLS within 6 months of hire into ED, ICU, Surgery, PACU, L D, SSU if taking GI call, or Cath Lab.
*NOTE: NRP within 6 months of hire into Nursery and L D.
*NOTE: PALS within one year of hire in PACU
*NOTE: BLS required within 30 days of hire.
*Qualifications as designated in Nursing Clinical Ladder Policy.