Lead LPN -Shepherd Pathways Post Acute Brain Injury Rehab
Shepherd Center

Shepherd Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions.

Join us in our mission to help people with a temporary or permanent disability, rebuild their lives with hope, independence and dignity, advocating for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life.

At Shepherd Center, you'll discover a diverse and inclusive environment, enlightened leadership, a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect. If you are seeking career advancement, continuing education opportunities coupled with a welcoming and fun workplace, competitive compensation and employment benefits, visit our careers page to explore current openings.

7a-7p Friday, Saturday, Sunday and every other Thursday.
84 hours per pay period
Must have a valid Ga drivers license and insurable driving history.
Located in Decatur.
The position ensures that the ANA scope and standards of practice and the code of ethics for nurses are the foundation for nursing practice. The Lead LPN has primary Accountabilities for effective clinical and personnel management of the unit for a given shift. The role of the Lead LPN is to observe and collect thorough patient information and safely implement individualized patient care plans while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The Lead LPN will also have administrative Accountabilities assigned by the Nurse Manager based on program needs.

The role of the Lead LPN is to observe and collect thorough patient information and safely implements individualized patient care plans while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

JOB RESONSIBILTIES:

Provides effective clinical and personnel management of the unit for each given shift.
Participates in human resource functions for recruitment, retention, selection, performance evaluations and corrective action, implementing innovative retention strategies and serving as a mentor to staff and colleagues.
Serves as clinical preceptor for new staff or shadowing experience for prospective new employees.
Observes/ collects thorough and accurate clinical data to ensure patient care and documentation requirements are met and updates the EHR with biweekly patient summary documentation.
Ensures the patients plan of care is implemented in the residential setting to include completion of HEP's and encouragement of independent activities.
Oversees daily operational activities as assigned by manager to include administrative duties such as room assignments, coordination of outside MD appointments related to scheduling and transport, communicates with interdisciplinary team members, and actively provides feedback to Day Program Nurses on patients for MD Team.
Assists with staffing as requested by Nurse Manager. Provides staff education as directed by manager.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION :

• Graduate of an accredited LPN school

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at orientation or within 3 months of employment.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at orientation or within 3 months of employment.

• Basic competencies are expected in practical nursing, patient and employee safety, performance improvement, practice innovation, professional nursing practice, s tandards of clinical LPN practice, and systems for patient safety.

• Basic computer skills.
• Nursing skills appropriate for each area of nursing practice. Serves as a clinical resource.
• Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.

• Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.

• N/A

• Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.

• Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.