Wellstar Extended Assignment Travel Team LPN (Nights)- Inpatient
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Night (United States of
America) Job Summary: (Internal Travel) The Licensed Practical
Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of
licensed and unlicensed caregivers who ensure that patients,
families, and significant others receive individualized high
quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment
that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and
functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse through the
WellStar Shared Leadership Model. The framework for practice is
steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model: shared
leadership, teamwork, exemplary practice, creative innovations, and
professional development. LPN competencies are derived from this
model and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is
expected that all Licensed Practical Nurses are licensed, and
knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the
Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement the Scope of
Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the Georgia
Board of Nursing and the American Nurses Association. As a member
of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual
upholds the voice of the patient, system policies, and procedures
while supporting service excellence goals. It is expected that the
Licensed Practical Nurse will not perform functions for which they
are not prepared by education and experience for which supervision
is not provided. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Exemplary practice A.Participates in data collection for patient
assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the
delivery of health care services and other specialized task when
appropriately educated under the supervision of the Registered
Nurse. B.Provides relationship-based patient centered care in
collaboration with the registered nurse that is consistent with
population specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease,
etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an
understanding of cultural diversity C.Always partners with the
patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such
appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift
report; interdisciplinary rounds) keeping the patient and
significant others updated and participating with the registered
nurse in making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
D. Practices using current clinical practice standards under the
supervision of the RN. E. Performs comfort and safety measures
including patient assistance with activities of daily living. F.
Administers treatments and medications by various routes. Teamwork
A. Participates in the delivery and documentation of safe quality
patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse
promoting the professional care delivery model. This includes but
is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary
communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc),
completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful,
inclusive clinical environment. B. Demonstrates teamwork and
collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally
responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all
healthcare team members. C. Informs registered nurse of changes in
patients condition as appropriate. Creative innovations A. Promotes
Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance
improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value
analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating
patient care products. B. Participates in data collection, poses
relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice.
Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and
evidence to address practice questions. C. Participates in the
application of new practice changes under the supervision of the
registered nurse when called upon or through self-initiation in
collaboration with care managers and other members of the health
care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-
admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc). Professional
Development A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional
competency assessment, required mandatory education, and population
specific education. B. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for
other licensed practical nurses. Shared Leadership A. Upholds all
health care system/organizational policies and procedures and
clinical competencies put forth by this job description and
professional association including legal, regulatory and
accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of
example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health
Systems safety absolutes B. Participates and supports performance
improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research
utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including
initiating and participating in such activities as well as,
promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively
supports/participates in shared leadership at all levels in the
system. Required Minimum Education: Graduate of an
accredited/approved school of practical/vocational nursing Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All
certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. -
Lic Practical Nurse - Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Current/active license
as a practical nurse in the state of Georgia and in good standing
Required Must have current BLS from American Heart Association on
first day of employment in position Required Required Minimum
Experience: minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an
acute care environment Required minimum 2 years Preferred Required
Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English language,
optimize the use of technology to support clinical care, and holds
basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal, and collaborative
skills along with customer service skills required. Ability to
function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies in
using a decisive, composed and respectful manner. Possess excellent
time management skills. Practices nursing using evidence and
analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking
skills. Compliance with the American Nurses Association Code of
Ethics for Professional Nurses is required. Join us and discover
the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding
life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia,
and start a future that gives you more.
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