Licensed Practical Nurse 232738

Job Summary

Provide nursing care to patients within scope of practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

Typical Allocation of Duties:

Assess, diagnose, and treat - 45%
Assist in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses and injuries.

Manage chronic conditions - 20%
Assists Physician and Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants in providing care to patients with chronic conditions.

Documentation and charting - 15%
Document and chart patient information for delegating physician analysis and review. Maintain confidential records.

Vaccinations and preventive care - 10%
Provide student vaccinations and other preventive care services.

Education - 10%
Participate in the delivery of health education to students, faculty, and staff.

 

Required Qualifications

Required Experience
Associate's degree and over one (1) year of related work experience. Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse in State of Georgia and CPR certification required.

  Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Position May Require Credit Check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.).

Position Requires completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training course (such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/ Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Worker’s Compensation.