LPN - Pediatrics

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBLE FOR

The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess| plan| implement| and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice| coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care 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 is required Bachelor's degree preferred Advanced certification in field of specialty| if applicable (see addendum) Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred

ADDENDUM

All Nursing Disciplines

• Collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses| problems| and issues
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected| measurable outcomes
• Implements the identified plan of care
• Coordinates care delivery
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes
• Practices ethically
• Practices in a manner that is congruent with current diversity and inclusion principles
• Communicates effectively in all areas of practice
• Collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice
• Leads within the professional practice setting and the profession
• Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking
• Integrates evidence and research findings into practice
• Contributes to quality nursing practice
• Evaluates one's own and others' nursing practice
• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan| provide| and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe| effective| and fiscally responsible
• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner

Cardiac Tele:

Additional Required Certifications:

ACLS Certification

• (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)

Critical Care:

Additional Required Certifications:

ACLS Certification

• (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)

Dialysis:

Additional Required Certifications:

CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred

Emergency Department:

Additional Required Certifications:

ACLS and PALS Certification

• (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification.

Infusion/Oncology:

Additional Required Certifications:

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

• prior to independent chemotherapy administration

Pediatrics:

Identifies| reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including| but not limited to| abuse or neglect| failure to thrive and potential for abduction.

Additional Required Certifications:

PALS Certification

• required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) PEARS or PALS Certification
• required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)

Surgical Services:

Additional Required Certifications:

PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU

• ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) OR
• BLS required only

Women's Services:

Additional Required Certifications:

Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification

• (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by the end of orientation period| AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date Mother/Baby
• NRP by the end of orientation period NICU
• NRP by the end of orientation period NAT (Newborn Admission Team
• NRP by the end of orientation period Nursery
• NRP by the end of orientation period For additional competency requirements specific to each nursing unit| refer to the skills outlined in the Passport that includes both initial and annual assessment information

Business Unit :

Company Name Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital