WellStar Kennestone Hospital

LPN - LPN

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid LPN license in the state of practice
  • 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred
  • Strong clinical skills in direct patient care
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic understanding of medication administration procedures
  • Knowledge of infection control and safety protocols

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care under RN supervision
  • Administer medications and monitor patient responses
  • Perform basic wound care and report on healing progress
  • Conduct and document patient assessments accurately
  • Educate patients and families on health and care procedures
  • Assist in medical procedures and provide post-care support
  • Maintain infection control standards and safety practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate work-life balance
  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Supportive team environment with experienced staff
  • Travel opportunities with competitive pay
  • Employee wellness programs to promote health
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
LPN
Specialty
LPN
Job ID
33681047
Job Title
LPN - LPN
Weekly Pay
$2046.0

Shift Details

Shift
8 hour mids
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
09/15/2025
End Date
02/01/2026
Duration
20 Week(s)

Job Description
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide essential nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians. Your role involves delivering direct patient care, administering medications, performing basic medical procedures, and assisting in patient education and rehabilitation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care Delivery:

Provide direct patient care under the direction of RNs and physicians, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care and adherence to care plans.
Medication Administration:

Administer medications orally, intravenously, or through other approved routes as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Monitor patients for medication effects, adverse reactions, and therapeutic outcomes.
Wound Care and Dressing Changes:

Perform basic wound care, including cleaning wounds, applying dressings, and monitoring healing progress.
Report any changes in wound condition to RNs or physicians for further evaluation and treatment.
Patient Assessment and Documentation:

Conduct routine patient assessments, documenting findings accurately in medical records.
Report changes in patients' conditions to RNs or physicians promptly and participate in care planning discussions.
Patient and Family Education:

Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and preventive care measures.
Provide instructions on medication administration, home care procedures, and lifestyle modifications as directed.
Assistance in Medical Procedures:

Assist healthcare providers in medical procedures such as examinations, diagnostic tests, and minor surgeries.
Prepare patients for procedures and provide post-procedural care as needed.
Infection Control and Safety Practices:

Follow established infection control protocols and safety practices to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Adhere to facility policies regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) and environmental cleanliness.
Collaboration and Communication:

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care and patient satisfaction.
Report significant findings and observations to RNs and other team members in a timely manner.

Client Details

Address
30 Porter Drive
City
Middlebury
State
VT
Zip Code
05753

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About WellStar Kennestone Hospital

WellStar Kennestone Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital located in Marietta, Georgia. It is the largest hospital in the WellStar Health System and has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, cancer care, heart care, and women's services. It is also a teaching hospital, with residency programs in internal medicine, family medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology. WellStar Kennestone Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and the community it serves.
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10,900 employees
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