Job ID: 259107
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full
Time
Regular/Temporary:
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health
care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta
and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s
cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to
Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and
world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.
Location
Augusta University – Our
Health Sciences Campus:1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
Located conveniently in Augusta’s downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing
Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is
owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University.
Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta
University.
Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse assumes responsibility for complex direct nursing care of assigned
geriatric patients in a Nursing Care Center. This individual also coordinates the nursing care provided as directed by nursing
administration.
Responsibilities
The duties include but are not limited to: CHARGE NURSE: Serves
as a Charge Nurse and guides other personnel in delivery of direct nursing care. Assumes responsibility for the care of a group of patients
on a unit. Participates in patient education, maintains patients charts, prepares, and administers medication, and utilize equipment and
supplies. Assists in orientation for new employees. Serves as a preceptor for assigned nurses or students. MAIN DUTIES:
Makes work assignments, monitors work performance for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with established nursing standards.
Provides for the comfort and safety of the patients. Maintains communication with immediate supervisor and Physician, and seeks assistance
when circumstances do not allow for independent action. PATIENT VITALS: Take and record patients vital signs,
collect and forward specimens, implement wound care as prescribed. Catheterize patients as ordered, monitor intake and output, report any
unusual finding to supervisor or Physician. PATIENT NUTRITION: Performs functions in the maintenance of proper
nutrition and fluid balance, such as assisting with meals, tube feedings and monitoring oral fluid intake. DOCUMENTATION: Appropriate
documentation of all care provided. PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS: Attends in-service programs and seminars as offered.
PROFESSIONALISM: Maintains a professional manner at all times with patients, visitors and staff. Reports
interpersonal problems to Nurse Manager and Supervisors as necessary. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Perform all other
duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited LPN Program; Current, Active licensure as a
Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia; Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification
Preferred Qualifications
Skilled in applications and techniques of practical nursing.
Experience in the care of
geriatric patients, preferably in long term care.
Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates effectively to promote
quality care.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGEKnowledge of Six rights of administering
medicationKnowledgeable of basic nursing skills in procedures and treatmentProficient in Microsoft Office and other computer
software/database SKILLSExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills ABILITIESAbility to maintain
confidentialityAbility to work with a level of independence and flexibility
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift:
Days/Evenings/Nights (8 and 12 hour shifts available); Rotating WeekendsPay Grade:13
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the
selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta
University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits
that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement
Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us
successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to
starting with Augusta University. In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully
complete Augusta University’s Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War
Veteran’s Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care Background Check process. For specific
positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as:
a physical, drug screening and/or credit check. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity
of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity
and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for
promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. “Augusta
University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.”
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is
strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/Select University Faculty & Staff > External
Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the universitySelect University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current
university employee If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
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