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 and 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 patients 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 and continuing education and specialty certification.
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