Licensed Practical Nurse, NICU

7 days ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Emory HealthcareEmory University Full time

Overview

Heart. Soul. Expertise. That's what defines an Emory nurse. No matter where you are in your nursing career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives. We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four
Magnet- recognized hospitals: Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Emory University Hospital, and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

We're looking for passionate med/surg nurses who are ready to join a team that's redefining quality nursing care.

As integral members of high-functioning, inter-professional teams, Emory Healthcare's med/surg nurses are on the frontline of care in our hospitals and operate with a full complement of specialties and the ability to care for medically complex patients.


We've got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

Are YOU ready to join us?

Description

Shift: 7am-5:30pm Full Time/36 Hours


We're seeking a
Licensed Practical Nurse, who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.


JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Performs basic assessment of patient and monitors response to interventions
  • Reports observations to appropriate personnel. Obtains vital signs and measurements
  • Safely performs designated nursing procedures and other measures per competency management process while following appropriate policies.
  • Administers and records routine medications following appropriate standards of care
  • Administers primary IV fluids and designated medications.
  • Monitors infusions of epidural and patient controlled analgesia medications.
  • Assists in monitoring controlled substances.
  • Provides emotional and physical comfort and safety for patients.
  • Assists with hygiene, nourishment (feeding and enteral feedings), and related personal care for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients.
  • Monitors patient response to nourishment and enteral feeding flow rates and irrigation.
  • Performs venipuncture to administer fluids, medicine, blood and/or withdraw blood.
  • May assist with various diagnostic procedures.
  • Provides input into the patient care plan including discharge planning; coordinates care with professional and support staff.
  • Implements appropriate critical pathways.
  • Establishes and maintains communications with the health care team, patient, and family.
  • Teaches patient and family and reinforces as necessary.
  • Accesses and enters information on administration of medicines, technical and physical observations of patients in accordance with hospital guidelines.
  • Maintains confidentiality of information.
  • May assist with research projects. As necessary, assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients, fluid intake and output and appropriate recording, collection of urine, stool and sputum specimens.
  • Maintains clean, safe and therapeutic environment for patient in compliance with Universal Precautions guidelines and safety standards.
  • Operates specialized medical equipment common to assigned work area.
  • Assists in maintaining equipment and related supplies. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
  • A minimum of two years patient care experience preferred (within the last 5 years). Computer skills preferred.
  • Licensure/Certification:
Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia. Current BLS (CPR) Healthcare provider certification required and ACLS may be required in designated departments.

  • _Exceptions:

_ Individuals currently employed asaNLPN within the EHC system at the time of completion of an accredited RN program and becoming licensed as a RN will be considered eligible to move to the Nurse Clinician title while matriculating through the Resident program.



  • Salary range:
$ /HR

  • The salary of the position is based on specific criteria met within the qualifications as well as the specialty area, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity. This position is eligible for shift differentials.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
(Medium-Heavy lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:

Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting ; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation ; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.


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Division _Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown_

Campus Location _Atlanta, GA, 30308_

Campus Location _US-GA-Atlanta_

Department _EHM Special Care Nurseries_

Job Type _Regular Full-Time_

Job Number _114850_

Job Category _Nursing_

Schedule _7a-5:30p_

Standard Hours _40 Hours_


Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions.

Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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