Licensed Practical Nurse LPN PRN Float

Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse PRN – AdventHealth Georgia

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: Varies; 8-36 hours weekly

Location: Float; Rome, Cedartown, Calhoun, Adairsville and Chatsworth areas; All Specialties (Coverage areas will be determined based off of home location)

The role you’ll contribute:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direct supervision of the physician, mid-level licensed provider, and in cooperation with other office staff in assisting with safe and effective patient care in compliance with established standards and protocols of Gordon Physicians Group, Gordon Hospital, and Adventist Health Systems' goals and objectives. Responsible for routine back office functions including the maintenance of patient flow, exam room preparation and turnover, bringing patients back to exam room, taking and recording basic medical history, and assisting the physicians and/or nurse as needed. Responsible for retrieving, routing, and assisting with provider/nurse messages in regard to patient telephone calls, messages, and call backs; appointment scheduling; and prescription refills as directed by the physician and/or provider. Additional responsibilities include clinical compliance in sterilization techniques, sample medication oversight and compliance, OSHA requirements, and any other compliance standards required within the clinical realm of the practice.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• The LPN practices in accordance to the established Georgia Nurse Practice Act and law.

• The LPN is responsible for maintaining general mandatories established by Gordon Hospital and any clinic specific mandatories, as deemed necessary for practice within that setting.

• The LPN is responsible for legal, ethical practice. The nurse serves as a patient advocate in accordance with the patient bill of rights. Is responsible for compliance with regulatory standards pertinent to nursing practice.

• Assists in coordinating and providing quality patient-focused care in a physician’s clinic. This includes some oversight in coordinating daily back office operations with medical assistants and other back office support staff.

• Places the patients in the examining room ensuring they are as comfortable as possible.

• Performs EHR intake entry by going over medication lists, allergies, and other pertinent information required by the provider. Obtains vital signs, secures complaint, and enters the information into patient’s electronic medical record.

• Assists Physicians/Providers with examination and treatment of patient and is always accessible to them.

• Assists physicians and/or PA/CNP in office surgeries using appropriate sterile procedure guidelines to ensure non-contamination of sterile field. Sets up procedure equipment and/or appropriate procedure/surgical instrument tray.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Associate or equivalent specific to Licensed Practice Nurse.

• Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure issued by The State of Georgia

• Basic Life Support

• Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

Preferred qualifications:

• Proficiency must be attained via on-the-job training, and orientation, within 3 months.

• Minimum six (6) months experience in medical office.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Nursing

Organization: AdventHealth Gordon

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25014994