LPN $25 - Float Pool - PRN (43588)

Company: Hamilton Health Care System
Location: Dalton
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery direct care to patients as assigned and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the nurse has delegated patient care in the exercise of his/her independent judgement. Must be willing to float to all acute care floors including the Emergency Department.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.

Licensure: Current PN license in the State of Georgia or a multi-state license meeting eNLC criteria as evidenced by primary source of verification. BLS CPR required.

Experience: One year in an acute or long term care setting.

Skills: Nursing skills as defined in the Law Governing the Practice of Licensed Practical Nursing in Georgia.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a typical acute health care setting with adult neonates, pediatric, adolescents, and geriatric patients experiencing a wide range of medical and/or surgical problems. Required to work a flexible schedule including weekends. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.

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