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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: NONAC3338
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - Lee Street
Position Type: Non-Faculty
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Department: MHC Family Medicine
Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direction and support for human welfare and social programs or services. LPN will address clinical/medical services and support psychological and health enhancement services. Provides general nursing care to all patients.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associate’s Degree preferred. Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Georgia. Must obtain a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certificate (CPR).
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of LPN experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree preferred.
- Previous nursing experience in a primary care setting.
Job Duties
- Participates in the ongoing plan of care and focused assessment under the delegation of the RN or provider.
- Assists in the appraisal of an individual's status and situation at hand, contributing to the RN's comprehensive assessment.
- Collects pertinent patient information and performs necessary tasks to prepare patients for examination or treatment.
- Recognizes and identifies any significant findings, i.e., symptoms, laboratory results, vital signs, etc., and determines immediate need or appropriate action.
- Reviews pertinent patient information such as laboratory and radiographic data and notifies RN or provider of abnormal results.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements: It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Specific Questions
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD
- * Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia?
- * Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.
Required Documents:
Optional Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Professional License
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Our vision is to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.
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