LPN / PRN / Telehealth Nursing
Overview:
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Requirements of this role:
- This is a PRN Licensed Practival Nurse (LPN) opportunity
- Emory Healthcare's PRN requirement is a minimum of 24 hours per month
- A multistate license is required for this Telehealth role
- LPN must be available to train onsite from the Northlake location a minimum of 3 days/week during the 8-12 week training period
- The length of the training period will be determined by the number of days you can commit to training each week.
Department Overview:
Nurses in the Telehealth Nursing department demonstrate strong competency in using various telecommunication technologies to provide direct virtual nursing care. Telehealth Nursing RNs triage, prioritize patient needs, collaborate with patients to develop care plans, direct them to the appropriate level of care, and provide referrals to Emory services and other resources to ensure a comprehensive care experience.Telehealth Nursing LPNs assist patients with prescription management across specialties.
Description:
Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Telehealth Nursing
Shift: PRN, shift variesLocation: The Emory Clinic, 4800 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA 30345
We are seeking a capable Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.- Provides a variety of skilled nursing care activities for residents in a skilled care nursing facility.
- Observes and records patient's condition and progress.
- Assists physicians and registered nurses in the comfort, care, and treatment of patients.
- Performs basic assessment of patient and monitors response to interventions.
- Obtains vital signs and measurements.
- Provides emotional and physical comfort and safety for patients.
- Provides input into the patient care plan including discharge planning; coordinates care with professional and support staff.
- Implements appropriate critical pathways.
- Establishes and maintains communications with the health care team, patient, and family.
- Teaches patient and family and reinforces as necessary.
- Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
- Accesses and enters information on administration of medicines, technical and physical observations of patients in accordance with hospital guidelines.
- Maintains confidentiality of information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia.
- Currently certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
- One year experience in long term care preferred.
- Successful completion of an IV therapy training program, or recent clinical experience in IV therapy preferred.
The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details:
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Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.