Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider to
patients form birth through the lifecycle utilizing the nursing process in accordance with Piedmont
Healthcares Mission and Vision Statements; functions within the framework of their license and the policy and
procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The Licensed
Practical Nurse guides ancillary staff, collaborates with other health care professionals in the provision of
quality nursing care. The Licensed Practical Nurse blends compassion, caring and technologically appropriate
competency resulting in holistic care to the patient..

Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a nursing program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New Graduates of a nursing program eligible

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred
Bachelors degree preferred
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred