Licensed Practical Nurse - (Float) - Night Shift - Metro Atlanta Locations

Location 2310 Parklake Drive Northeast,Ste 100,Atlanta, GA, 30345,United States Job Category Nursing *For this role, you must be available to travel to various sites within the Atlanta metro area. Additional incentive pay available! Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides and delivers quality patient care within an assigned unit and recommends clinical quality improvement efforts. Performs diagnostic tests according to established protocols and procedures. Performs patient assessments, vital signs, administers medication, and provides wound care and emergency first aid. Maintains necessary clinical records, collects data and prepares reports on activities. Provides individualized treatment plans, interventions and administer medications as directed by Health Care Practitioners. Collaborates with other healthcare team members to implement a plan of care and education to maintain health and prevent complications. Attends mandatory training sessions and staff meetings as needed. Assists with basic clinical tasks, including supporting other designated areas in the facility as needed, in coordination with leadership to ensure continuity and quality of care. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives and values. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge and expertise in public health, and the diagnosis and treatment of individuals. Ability to provide proper patient care and adhere to protocols. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment. Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with patients, leadership, staff, the public and external partners. Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity. Ability to quickly assess medical emergencies and implement appropriate interventions effectively and calmly. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations, balancing medical care with security concerns. Strong attention to detail, follow-up and timely completion of assigned tasks. Strong written and oral communication skills. Requirements Minimum Education and/or Experience Qualifications Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing Required Certifications and Licenses Must have and maintain a current LPN licensure within the State of Georgia Must have or attain a BLS Certification prior to the first day of employment Preferred Qualifications One (1) or more years of nursing experience in a clinical/medical setting Experience working in a correctional facility Special Requirements: This position will be subject to a background check. ADA Statement In accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), FirstClass Healthcare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would cause undue hardship on the company. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation questions or requests in writing at View email address on click.appcast.io . Physical and Mental Demands This position requires the physical and mental ability to perform essential job functions, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting, bending, pushing, pushing, twisting, kneeling, crouching, grasping, and repetitive motion. Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hands. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, such as typing for extended periods of time, viewing a computer and reading a variety of materials. This role also occasionally requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, or pull objects, with or without reasonable accommodation. In this position, you must be able to effectively communicate, possess clinical judgment, and respond to emergency or high-stress situations, with or without reasonable accommodation. This position requires sustained concentration, sound clinical judgment, situational awareness, cognitive flexibility and adaptability, and the ability to remain calm and focused while working in a correctional environment. Work Environment Work is performed in a correctional healthcare environment with exposure to noise, communicable diseases, controlled access areas, and unpredictable conditions. Employees must comply with all safety, security, infection control and emergency response protocols. Reasonable accommodation may be provided in accordance with the ADA, provided that it does not present an undue hardship on the company’s operations. Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a critical role in quality patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The LPN also provides patient education to prevent and manage medical conditions and improve the physical and psychosocial wellbeing of patients. The LPN will also assist with basic clinical tasks and may be assigned to support other areas in the facility as needed, in coordination with facility leadership. This position will report directly to facility leadership. About Us FirstClass Healthcare (FCH) is a physician owned and operated Atlanta-based healthcare organization focused on delivering patient-centered care that specializes in treating patients with compassionate care through operational and clinical excellence. FCH is dedicated to providing exceptional care to a population who are most often in their greatest time of need. Come join our world-class team of professionals to make a difference and be part of our mission, “Delivering Medically-Led Quality Care to People in Jails and Prisons”. First Class Healthcare Staffing Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Additional Information Shift Nights FT/PT/PRN Full-time and Part-Time Open Positions Multiple Positions Available Compensation Salary commensurate with experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Jimmy Jazz