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For more than 70 years, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare has been a healing presence throughout western Georgia. Our 376-bed hospital offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency room services through our partnership with Emory Healthcare. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare is proud to have the only open-heart surgery program in the Columbus area, a hallmark of quality care. Learn more about St. Francis-Emory Healthcare at our hospital website.

LPN Crisis Stabilization Unit, PRN

Columbus, Georgia
Facility St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
Req ID 538425 Post Date 08/28/2025
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Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the registered nurse, provides nursing care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

FLSA: Non-exempt

EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative
Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.
Assists RN with development of plan of care.
Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Populations Served
□ Does not treat or care for patients.
□ Neonate (<30 days)
X Infant (<1 year)
X Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)
X Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)
X Adolescent (13 and <17 years)
X Young Adult (17 to <30 years)
X Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)
X Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health Information
Type of Protected Information Accessed:
X Demographic
X Clinical
X Insurance
□ Financial
XComplete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
Bending/Stooping □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Climbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Keyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Kneeling □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Moving Patients □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Reaching □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Running X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Sitting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Squatting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Standing □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Walking □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Hearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Smelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Taste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Vision: Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Vision: Seeing Far □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Vision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Blood and/or bodily fluids □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Communicable diseases/pathogens □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Dust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Hazardous Chemicals □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Gases/Vapors/Fumes □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Hazardous Medication □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Latex □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly


Qualifications

Minimum Education

Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program □ Preferred X Required

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

X Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licenses:

Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia

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