Licensed Practical Nurse

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In order to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, Morehouse School of Medicine is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccine before their start date.

Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or religious belief may request an accommodation (e. g. , an exemption) to this requirement.

This requirement helps enable our employees to thrive in their careers at Morehouse School of Medicine and make the greatest impact on all those we serve.

This requirement helps enable our employees to thrive in their careers at Morehouse School of Medicine and make the greatest impact on all those we serve.

Posting Details

Position Information

About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation's leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It's also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow's leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we're leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number NONAC3464

Job Title Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Title Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Type Non-Faculty

Number of vacancies 2

Salary Commensurate with experience

Department Student Health and Wellness

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care in an ambulatory care setting. Primary responsibilities also include the systematic triage, collection, and assessment of data to provide evidence-based health care for students of the AUCC , in collaboration with the Registered Nurse and multidisciplinary team. The position considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivery of patient-centered care.

The LPN candidate should have a commitment to the mission and vision of Morehouse Healthcare to 'provide excellent quality, multidisciplinary healthcare to the community' and that of the AUCC - SHWC to 'provide quality health care services to students of the Atlanta University Consortium Center. '

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) in the state of Georgia.

• BLS certified

• Must obtain a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certificate ( CPR ).

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of LPN experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree

• Excellent communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills.

• Skilled in problem solving techniques.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and be flexible with daily job-related duties.

• Ability to work effectively with teams and health care professionals across settings.

• Knowledge of, and familiarity with EMR documentation and electronic communication.

• Training in universal precautions and working knowledge of procedures to minimize risk-related to blood borne pathogens.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, Morehouse School of Medicine is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their COVID -19 vaccine before their start date.

Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or religious belief may request an accommodation (e. g. , an exemption) to this requirement.

This requirement helps enable our employees to thrive in their careers at Morehouse School of Medicine and make the greatest impact on all those we serve.

This requirement helps enable our employees to thrive in their careers at Morehouse School of Medicine and make the greatest impact on all those we serve.

Quick Link /careers. msm. edu/postings/21647

EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

Triage of walk-ins, under supervision of the Registered Nurse or provider and within LPN scope of practice

• Systematically assesses needs of patients through interview, observation, physical examination, and medical record review

• Administers nursing care, as appropriate

• Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions

• Provides patient education

• Determines need for appointment, referral, and follow-up

Documents in the EMR

• Telephone and online triage (via the nurse line, nurse inbox in EMR , and calls to clinic)

• Systematically assesses needs of patients through interview and medical record review. Consults with RN and/or provider as appropriate.

• Checks and responds to messages in nurse inbox on EMR

• Provides patient education

• Determines need for appointment, referral, and follow-up

• Documents in the EMR

Medication refills

• Provide direct patient care to designated patients within the Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse Scope of Practice

• Recording the patient's health history

• Performing physical assessments and measuring and documenting vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, height, weight, pulse, and oxygen saturation

• Performing wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas

• Nebulizer and other treatments, as ordered by provider

• Providing patient education

• Collecting and performing lab testing including point of care testing

• Obtaining an EKG

• Contraceptive injection visits

STI treatment visits

• Assists providers with other visit types, including rooming patients and procedures, as needed

• Administers IM, oral, rectal and topical medications ordered by provider

• Reviews immunization schedules, student immunization compliances, and administers.