WellStar Health System
Location
Marietta, GA | United States
Job description
OverviewWhen you become a member of the Cardiac Service Line at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, you will join an award-winning team at one of the top 100 hospitals. Our Cardiac Program has earned the elite Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification from the Joint Commission by providing continuously reliable care to high-risk cardiac patients. Wellstar Kennestone offers the most advanced care available for all surgical, medical, rehabilitative, and emergency care needs. In addition to a highly qualified team of physicians, nurses, and clinical staff, we offer the very latest in technology and diagnostic imaging capabilities. Kennestone is currently a 633 bed Trauma Center soon to grow as we will open a new patient bed tower in 2026. Come grow with us!
Blue 6 West functions as a specialized medical unit with 24 beds dedicated to Thoracic Surgery and Cardiac Telemetry. This unit caters to a diverse range of patients, including those undergoing thoracic surgery, individuals with complex medical conditions, and those dealing with cardiac issues and related comorbidities. Among the common admission diagnoses are cases involving lung cancer nodules, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, emphysema, esophageal diverticulum, mediastinal tumors, rib fractures, and patients recovering from VAT (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) procedures. Furthermore, Blue 6 West is equipped to provide care to interventional cardiology patients, such as those recovering from cardiac catheterization, cardiac ablation, pacemaker placement, and patients transferred from the Electrophysiology (EP) lab.
The nursing staff on this unit possesses expertise in heart rhythm assessment and receives comprehensive training in heart failure management. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals vigilantly monitors critical vital signs and promptly addresses any deviations from the baseline or expected outcomes. In essence, Blue 6 West offers continuous observation and care for patients whose conditions don't warrant placement in Intensive Care Units but still demand constant surveillance and monitoring.
At WellStar we all share common goals. That’s what makes us so successful – and such an integral part of our communities. We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the communities that we serve. We continue to provide innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare.
Responsibilities The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice.
The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with medical/surgical needs. This includes age
appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The
LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high quality care. LPN participates in call rotation and weekend
visits as needed. The LPN can serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees. They are responsible for attending and
participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education.
Required Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing
Current State of Georgia professional licensure.
Required Minimum Experience: Minimum of one year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment
preferred.
Required Minimum Skills: Positive leadership, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management
skills. Strong assessment and clinical skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write and follow
directions to patient’s homes. Use of Windows based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet,
computer based learning modules, etc.
Join us for outstanding benefits and development opportunities. We also offer state-of-the-art technology, professional support and advancement, and colleagues that rank amongst the best in the country.
Step up to your potential. Find out more and apply today!
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