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About the Practice:
At Medical Associates of North Georgia, we are proud of the quality of our medical service to the individuals and families of the communities throughout metro Atlanta and North Georgia. We are also proud of our long and respected history in Cherokee County. Our medical center was founded more than 30 years ago by William L. Early, M.D. and has grown to meet the needs of our patients throughout the years with the highest standard of medical care, including an outstanding staff of medical specialists and health care providers as well as major medical technological advancements.
Our modern, 40,000 square foot health care facility is complete with a Laboratory, Specialty Medical Center, Urgent Care Center, Diagnostic Radiology, Advanced Body Imaging Center, and the North Georgia Outpatient Endoscopy Center. We also have a fully staffed Physiatry & Spine Center. Through our continuing dedication to excellence in the medical field, we have set the standard for health care in North Georgia and beyond.
About Northside Hospital:
Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) render direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, in accordance with the philosophy, policies and procedures of Northside Hospital. LPNs participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. LPNs work under the direction of the Registered Nurse in an assigned clinical area.
According to the National Association of Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses (NALPN), "Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses are a specialized field who represent the entry into the nursing practice profession". LPNs practice in diverse clinical settings that include different healthcare professionals who work collaboratively as a team. This collaborative team works to "improve a patient's function and to protect the health and safety of the patients". LPNs are part of the Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Excellence Track Program (L-NEXT) at Northside Hospital and have the opportunity for career advancement opportunities through expansion of knowledge, expertise through both academic/continuing education, and specialty certification.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
- One (1) or more years of experience as an LPN.
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia.
- Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED
- Previous experience in specialty area.
Northside Hospital is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.