What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN position at Emory Healthcare?
Overview
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Description
Licensed Practical Nurse / Medical Oncology
Shift: Full Time 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Winship Cancer Institute, Emory Clinic, Building C
We are seeking a capable Licensed Practical Nurse/ LPN who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.
- Responsible for providing direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families in routine nursing situations under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed provider.
- Assists physicians and registered nurses in the comfort, care, and treatment of patients.
- Assists with diagnostic procedures.
- Observes and records patients' conditions and progress.
- In more complex situations in which the patient is unstable or requires urgent or emergent care, the LPN functions under the direct supervision of the RN or licensed provider.
- Conduct daily inventory of medical equipment and supplies; maintain exam/treatment rooms per infection control policies, standard clinic policies and sectional protocols to include adequate supply of forms, supplies, and equipment in all exam rooms.
- Obtain and document patient vital signs, including temperature, respirations, pulse, and blood pressure; obtain patient measurements, to include height, weight, pain levels and others in the electronic medical record.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
- Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia. Current BLS certification required.
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Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
