Licensed Practical Nurse
Lawrenceville, Georgia
LPN
Posted Aug 20
- Shift
- 8-hour days
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Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 1-3 years
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About this role
Overview
Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Responsibilities
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) render direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, in accordance with the philosophy, policies and procedures of Northside Hospital. LPNs participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. LPNs work under the direction of the Registered Nurse in an assigned clinical area.
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According to the National Association of Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses (NALPN), “Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses are a specialized field who represent the entry into the nursing practice profession”. LPNs practice in diverse clinical settings that include different healthcare professionals who work collaboratively as a team. This collaborative team works to “improve a patient’s function and to protect the health and safety of the patients”.
LPNs are part of the Licensed Practical Nurse – Nursing Excellence Track Program (L-NEXT) at Northside Hospital and have the opportunity for career advancement opportunities through expansion of knowledge, expertise through both academic/continuing education, and specialty certification.
Qualifications
Knowledge skills and abilities/license OR certification required
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
Knowledge skills and abilities/license OR certification preferred
One (1) year of experience as an LPN. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications may be preferred in specific units. Visual color acuity screening depending on the role in specific units. Work Hours:: 8-5pm
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Requirements
- KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia.
- Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
- KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED
- One (1) year of experience as an LPN.
- Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications may be preferred in specific units.
- Visual color acuity screening depending on the role in specific units.
- Work Hours:: 8-5pm
Benefits
- Opportunities for advancement
Place
- City
- Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Median rent
- $1,613/mo
- Local household income
- $61,561/yr
- State price level
- 4% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Georgia index 96.3, where 100 is the national average.
Lawrenceville, the seat of Gwinnett County, blends small-town charm with metro-Atlanta convenience. Its revitalized downtown square anchors local dining and seasonal events, while proximity to I-85 keeps commutes manageable. A practical home base for nurses seeking suburban comfort within reach of major Atlanta healthcare systems.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Northside Hospital is a major healthcare provider in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area with multiple campus locations including Atlanta and Duluth. The organization emphasizes patient-centered care delivery, leveraging cutting-edge technology such as SPOT sepsis-detection systems and Enhanced Surgical Recovery programs…
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