JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or the Physician, is responsible for providing age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The LPN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and tasks. The role of the LPN also includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and supervision of unlicensed personnel.

As a Wound Care Nurse:

Provide excellent nursing treatment and healthcare to patients.

Treat patients suffering from various illnesses through nursing care activities.

Assist and support physicians, surgeons and clinicians in treating patients.

Assist patients with lab tests, x-rays, and other related tests as ordered by doctors or surgeons.

Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.

Coordinate with rehab and other nursing staff in healthcare delivery to patients.

Implement treatment plans as ordered by doctors or physicians or surgeons.

Document and manage patient assessment reports, lab tests & reports and treatment interventions.

Maintain the highest degree of standards in treating patients through treatment nurse activities.

Provide treatment interventions to patients in consistence with hospital's policies and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse required
• Current Georgia License as a Practical Nurse required
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Card required.
• Previous Long Term Care Experience Strongly Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

This position is located at Grady's Crestview Health & Rehabilitation Center

2800 Springdale Road SW

Atlanta, GA 30315