Job Description

Description

Location: Main Campus
Department: OBSERVATION
Schedule: Full Time, 12 HR Night Shift, 1845-0715

POSITION SUMMARY

\xe2\x97\x8f Assists the RN in gathering assessment data.

\xe2\x97\x8f Performs and assists with procedures.

\xe2\x97\x8f Documents care provided.

\xe2\x97\x8f Operates clinical equipment and patient information systems.

\xe2\x97\x8f Maintains an atmosphere which ensures South Georgia Medical Center\'s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

\xe2\x97\x8f Education, Certification, & Licensure:

\xe2\x9a\xac Current LPN License in State of Georgia. \xe2\x9a\xac Current Healthcare Provider CPR required.

\xe2\x97\x8f One (1) year experience in related acute care specialty preferred.

\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to work well individually and as a team member.

\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patient/family units.

\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to read and interpret policies and standards.

\xe2\x97\x8f Strong clinical skills in assessment, intervention, documentation and evaluation.

\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.

\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to operate clinical equipment, computer and telecommunications devices.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works primarily in hospital setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs). Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. Uses medical, equipment, telecommunications devices and patient information systems on a regular basis. Physical functional capacity for healthcare as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).

South Georgia Medical Center