Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urgent Care Vinings Health Park at Wellstar Health Systems in Smyrna, Georgia

Job Description:

Facility: Vinings Health Park



Job Summary: The Paramedic is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licenses and unlicensed care givers 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 Practice Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Clinical Champion Forum. The framework of practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. Paramedic competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Core Competencies. Performs other duties as assigned.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Exemplary Practice and Outcomes * Performs the entire clinical process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. * Provides relationship-based patient centered care 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. * Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g.,Huddles; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. * Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and Collaboration * Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes 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. * Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. * Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in Clinical Champion Forum at the Medical Group level. Professional Development and Initiative * Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education and population specific education. * Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other paramedics (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of paramedics and creating a healthy work environment. Evidence Based Practice and Research * Promotes Evidence based practice, clinical research, and performance improvement. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products. * 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. May serve as practice Safety Coach. * 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 Resources and Support * Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. * Participates in the development of protocols and procedures 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., relevant patient populations). * Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education: High school diploma High school graduate Required or GED equivalent Required and Graduate from a nationally accredited paramedic training program at the certificate Required or Associate's Degree level Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor


• Paramedic

Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Maintains current AHA CPR certification Required ACLS or PALS required in some areas
Required Minimum Experience: Experience as a Paramedic Preferred Minimum 2 years as a paramedic in the field, in urgent care, or in a hospital setting Preferred
Required Minimum Skills: Effective communication skills (verbal and written) required. Demonstrate willingness to be a team-player and a self-starter required. Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner. Optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills. Apply Now