Practical Nurse Trainee Program
2 weeks ago
Nursing - LPN
Work Shift/Schedule:
Northeast Georgia Health System is dedicated to enhancing the health of our communities.
About the Role:
Job Summary
The selected candidate will be accepted into a Practical Nursing Program. During their time in LPN training, the individual will engage in the Technician - Patient Care role for 36 hours per pay period and will increase to 72 hours per pay period during academic breaks. This position is designed for a non-licensed staff member who is trained to assist in various nursing support and transport tasks. Responsibilities include a range of clinical activities such as maintaining cleanliness and stocking of patient rooms, as well as providing direct patient care within the established scope of practice. The individual will operate under the direct oversight of a registered nurse, caring for patients across adolescent, adult, and geriatric demographics. Clinical duties will be performed in accordance with specific population guidelines and adherence to National Patient Safety Goals as per established policies and procedures. Upon successful completion of the LPN program, the candidate will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). After obtaining licensure, the individual will apply for an LPN Resident position and participate in the LPN residency program.
Minimum Job Qualifications
- Licensure or other certifications: Enrollment in Practical Nurse Program
- Educational Requirements: High School Diploma. Completion of a nurse aide program and passing the National Nurse Aide Exam is required. Current employment as a Patient Care Tech or Unit Assistant at NGHS is eligible.
- Minimum Experience: Completion of all prerequisite courses for the Practical Nurse Program, and eligibility for enrollment or current enrollment in a Practical Nurse Program. Current employment at NGHS as a Patient Care Tech/Unit Assistant or proof of passing the National Nurse Aide Exam with relevant experience is required for external candidates.
- Other:
- Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
- Preferred Educational Requirements:
- Preferred Experience:
- Other:
- I Show Vulnerability when I:
- trust others and assume positive intent.
- am emotionally accessible and transparent without hidden agendas.
- acknowledge weaknesses and accept responsibility for mistakes.
- am comfortable saying "I don't know" and asking for help.
- seek and accept feedback in a non-defensive manner.
- forgive others and give the benefit of the doubt.
- I Display Empathy when I:
- seek to know others on a deeper level.
- work to ensure others feel included.
- accept others for who they are without judgment.
- show concern for the well-being and challenges of others.
- consider the human impact before making decisions.
- I Demonstrate Courage when I:
- do not hold back on anything that needs to be said.
- do the right thing even when that is difficult.
- speak my own truth, even when that means standing alone.
- address potential conflict quickly and directly.
- commit to seeing a difficult conversation through to the end.
- I Demonstrate Radical Listening when I:
- seek to understand the other person's viewpoint first, before expressing my own viewpoint.
- listen for the unsaid.
- ask questions to confirm understanding.
- accept others' perceptions as their truth.
- take action to help others feel fully heard and seen.
- pursue as many different viewpoints as possible and embrace the bearer of bad news.
- I Promote Teamwork when I:
- treat others in a respectful manner, regardless of their position, identity, and background.
- encourage and support my coworkers.
- value and acknowledge others for their contributions to the success of the team and NGHS.
- put the good of the team and NGHS first.
- strive to find common ground to solve problems for the good of NGHS.
- cut across boundaries to get things done.
- I Hold Others Accountable when I:
- provide clear, consistent, and frequent communication about what is most important.
- clarify what is less important to establish clear priorities.
- help others see their blind spots.
- look for every opportunity to provide reinforcing feedback.
- provide immediate and actionable corrective feedback.
- I Strive for Continuous Improvement when I:
- hold myself personally responsible to seek improvements every day.
- experiment regularly with new ideas and approaches.
- demonstrate initiative and perseverance to overcome obstacles and resistance to change.
- embrace mistakes and pivot quickly if a new approach fails.
- seek to always be better tomorrow than today.
- Quest: Demonstrates/utilizes Quest tools in department.
- Talent Development: Coaches and develops staff.
- Safety: Promotes patient, visitor and staff safety and effectively manages hazards that lead to injury or harm.
- Productivity: Meets productivity expectations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensures department's compliance with all regulatory, DNV, mandatory education, and similar requirements.
Identifies unit/department level goals that align with the organization's Key Performance Indicators.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
If, in the normal course of my duties and responsibilities, I am required to access protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (EPHI) for the purposes of treatment, payment and operations within Northeast Georgia Health System, I will limit such access to only the minimum necessary amount of PHI and EPHI necessary to perform the functions of my job. If access is not required in the normal course of my duties and responsibilities, I will not access PHI or EPHI.
Job Specific And Unique Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Good interpersonal skills
- Physical ability to push/pull patients
- Adaptable in changing situation and work assignments
- Able to accept direction from professional nursing staff, and perform basic technical skills and procedures
- Bi-lingual basic language skills preferred
- Obtains and reports basic patient physiological data (such as vital signs, weight, skin condition, color, and character of urine and stool).
- Utilizes proper body mechanics, provides for positioning, mobility hygiene, ADL, and/or comfort needs according to procedure and direction.
- Monitors p.o. intake and urine output, recording amount on appropriate forms.
- Promptly identifies and reports physical and mental status changes to licensed staff assigned to the patient.
- Organizes patient care and sets appropriate priorities by implementing physician and nursing orders within prescribed time frames.
- Performs therapeutic procedures within the parameters of the job description; reporting patients response to supervising nurse.
- Makes frequent rounds to patients room in addition to responding without prompting to patient call lights, instituting appropriate actions.
- Orients patient/family/SO to unit & room. Greets patient & family in a positive pleasant manner with each encounter.
- Explains procedure or care to be provided to patient prior to start of procedure.
- Accurately & timely records patient data and forwards to supervisory staff within established time frames.
- Attains proficiency with all required IT systems to support the clinical staff & accurate documentation of patient care.
- Answers the telephone in a polite and courteous manner. Screens and refers all calls appropriately to ensure accurate communication. Refers all calls to leave orders for patient care to licensed staff. Relays telephone, verbal, and written requests accurately to the appropriate individual (s).
- Contributes to patient safety by: Utilization of Universal Precautions for all patients. Careful adherence to NGHS Hand Hygiene policy. Providing a safe patient environment (i.e. call light within reach, side-rails up, etc.) Obtaining and restocking isolation supplies for patients on Infection Precautions. Completing and documenting equipment cleaning responsibilities as well as maintaining properly functioning equipment. Promptly reports equipment issues to charge nurse.
- Distributes linen and ice to patients as needed in addition to frequently offering refreshments as patient's diet permits.
- Replaces telemetry batteries as needed.
- Performs patient transport functions as needed by the unit.
- Cleans and restocks the nursing district offices and treatment room.
- Changes out sharps containers located in patient rooms and district offices when containers are two-thirds full.
- Replaces glove boxes and disinfectant wipes in patient rooms.
- Prepares room for new admissions. (make sure PPE is stocked, bed is turned down and any appropriate supplies or equipment is available for the incoming patient.
- Participates in staff meeting with no more than two absences per year.
- Reads and responds to e-mails in timely manner.
- Exhibits flexibility in scheduling to meet department staffing needs.
- Completes unit specific annual competency assessment requirements (Success Factors & Clinical Competency Checklist) within specific timelines.
- Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
- Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
- Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
- Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
- Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
- Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
- Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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