LPN / PRN / Telehealth Nursing at Emory Healthcare/Emory University Job Listing at DirectEmployers in Atlanta, GA (Job ID 4601766-2024-08-25)

Description

**Overview**

**Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.**

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship, -development,- and leadership programs

And more

**Requirements of this role:**

This is a PRN Licensed Practival Nurse (LPN) opportunity

Emory Healthcare's PRN requirement is a minimum of 24 hours per month

**A multistate license is required for this Telehealth role**

LPN must be available to train onsite from the Northlake location a minimum of 3 days/week during the 8-12 week training period

The length of the training period will be determined by the number of days you can commit to training each week.

Nurses in the Telehealth Nursing department demonstrate strong competency in using various telecommunication technologies to provide direct virtual nursing care. Telehealth Nursing RNs triage, prioritize patient needs, collaborate with patients to develop care plans, direct them to the appropriate level of care, and provide referrals to Emory services and other resources to ensure a comprehensive care experience. Telehealth Nursing LPNs assist patients with prescription management across specialties.

**Description**

**Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Telehealth Nursing**

Shift: PRN, shift varies

Location: The Emory Clinic, 4800 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA 30345

We are seeking a capable **Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN** who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.

Provides a variety of skilled nursing care activities for residents in a skilled care nursing facility.

Observes and records patient's condition and progress.

Assists physicians and registered nurses in the comfort, care, and treatment of patients.

Performs basic assessment of patient and monitors response to interventions.

Obtains vital signs and measurements.

Provides emotional and physical comfort and safety for patients.

Provides input into the patient care plan including discharge planning; coordinates care with professional and support staff.

Implements appropriate critical pathways.

Establishes and maintains communications with the health care team, patient, and family.

Teaches patient and family and reinforces as necessary.

Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.

Accesses and enters information on administration of medicines, technical and physical observations of patients in accordance with hospital guidelines.

Maintains confidentiality of information.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

A high school diploma or equivalent.

Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia.

Currently certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

One year experience in long term care preferred.

Successful completion of an IV therapy training program, or recent clinical experience in IV therapy preferred.

**Additional Details**

**Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.** Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. -Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.-

**ACCOMODATIONS:** EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion."

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

**ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:** Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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**Division** -The Emory Clinic-

**Campus Location** -Atlanta, GA, 30345-

**Campus Location** -US-GA-Atlanta-

**Department** -TEC Telehealth Nursing-

**Job Type** -PRN / Registry-

**Job Number** -132775-

**Job Category** -Nursing-

**Schedule** -Other-

**Standard Hours** -4 Hours-

**Hourly Minimum** -USD $0.00/Hr.-

**Hourly Midpoint** -USD $0.00/Hr.-

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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