Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department - Full Time

Grady Health System offers many career paths for Licensed Practical Nurses. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages in your nursing career, the possibilities are endless.  

Number of Positions: 7

Shift: (7A-7P) & (7P-7A)

Sign on Bonus: $5k 

SUMMARY 
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or the Physician, is responsible for providing age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology.  The LPN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and tasks. The role of the LPN also includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and supervision of unlicensed personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS  

·        Current Georgia Nursing License as a Licensed Practical Nurse 

·        Graduated from accredited nursing program 

·        At least two years of nursing experience 

·        Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 

·        Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred  

·        Current Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification preferred 

·        In hospital experience, at least one year preferred  

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.