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Overview

Be inspired** **.** **Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources,ongoingmentorshipand leadership programs for all types of jobs, and asupportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your careerand be what you want to be. We provide:

+ Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

+ Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

+ Family-focused benefits

+ Wellness incentives

+ Ongoing mentorship, _development,_ and leadership programs

+ And more

Description

8:30am- 5pm/ Full time/ 40 Hours

We are seeking a capable **Licensed Practical Nurse** **/ LPN** who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.

+ The LPN Patient Navigator is an outpatient position focuses on overall health and population management of a cohort of patients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ordering and following labs, reviewing results, triaging phone calls, administrative and scheduling needs, medication access, and coordinating information between the care team and patients. Assists physicians and registered nurses in the comfort, care, and treatment of patients by performing a variety of nursing responsibilities. Assists with diagnostic procedures. Observes and records patients' conditions and progress. Obtain and document patient vital signs, including but not limited to temperature, respirations, pulse, and blood pressure; obtain patient measurements, to include height, weight, and others in the electronic medical record. Participate in quality improvement initiatives. May provide and or conduct ongoing in-services. May serve on a sectional, departmental, or organizational-wide committee. Applies advanced interpersonal and communication skills in all interactions with patients, clinical personnel, administrative personnel and care providers. Demonstrates attitudes and behaviors which contribute to the smooth coordination of care and enhances each patient's experience with Emory. Treats all individuals with dignity and respect and participates in activities to improve working relationships within the section. Actively participates in section activities such as staff meetings, supervisory meetings, patient satisfaction meetings etc. Manages workload and assignments effectively. Adapts well to changes and priority level of duties. Demonstrates flexibility with section and organizational need. Performs all other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ A minimum of two (2) years patient care experience preferred.

+ High School Diploma or GED required.

+ Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program.

+ Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia.

+ Current BLS (CPR) certification before administering direct patient care.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network,establishedin 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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**Division** _The Emory Clinic_

**Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30322_

**Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

**Department** _TEC IM Neph Clifton HBC_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Job Number** _146492_

**Job Category** _Nursing_

**Schedule** _8:30a-5p_

**Standard Hours** _40 Hours_

**Hourly Minimum** _USD $24.40/Hr._

**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $32.68/Hr._

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.