Licensed Practical Nurse

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH Description WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH Purpose No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place. Excellence We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service. Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment. Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides. WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below: Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums 401(k) with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee discounts Company paid life insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Pet Insurance Tuition Reimbursement On-the-job training and skills development Opportunities for growth and advancement Employee Assistance Program JOB LOCATION : Main Campus DEPARTMENT: 4S OBSERVATION SCHEDULE: Full Time, 12 HR Day Shift, 7a-7p Position Summary Assists the RN in gathering assessment data. Performs and assists with procedures. Documents care provided. Operates clinical equipment and patient information systems. 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 Current LPN License in State of Georgia. Current Healthcare Provider CPR required. One (1) year experience in related acute care specialty preferred. Ability to work well individually and as a team member. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patient/family units. Ability to read and interpret policies and standards. Strong clinical skills in assessment, intervention, documentation and evaluation. 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. 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. See What All Of The Hype Is About #J-18808-Ljbffr