What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Shift LPN position at Phoebe Putney Health System?
Job Number:
30903
Location:
Sumter Campus
Address:
126 US-280 Americus, Georgia 31719
Department:
PSMC ACUTE CARE I
Shift:
7P7A Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Full time
Posted Date:
2025-01-23
Job Description Summary:
Provide professional nursing care for patient(s) and respective family according to established standards and practices.
Description:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
- General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Qualifications - External
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
- 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
- 1 years Nursing Experience (Preferred)
- Required Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS), Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Mathematical
- Analytical
- Grammar / Spelling
- Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
- Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Bending/Stooping - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Job Description URL
www.phoebeputney.com/JobDescriptions/RN-PSMC-50500.pdf
