Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Fulltime Nights

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate LPN to deliver exceptional patient care in a dynamic hospital environment. This role involves evaluating patients, administering medications, and collaborating with RNs to ensure the highest standards of care. The hospital is renowned for its commitment to patient safety and quality, offering a supportive atmosphere for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN nursing program.
• Must complete a 30-hour IV therapy course within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized patient care under the direction of the RN or provider.
• Documents patient data and education according to hospital guidelines.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

IV therapy

Medication administration

Triage functions

Communication

Education

Approved LPN nursing program

30-hour IV therapy course

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

Serving our neighbors for more than a century, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham is a 505-bed facility dedicated to a patient-first approach.

We are recognized as a leader in aortic valve surgery, COPD, heart attack, heart failure, and stroke care, providing fast, lifesaving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms. Our services include comprehensive emergency room care; cardiovascular care, including structural heart and valve procedures; orthopedics and rehabilitation; a sleep center; bariatrics, offering surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss options; and women’s health care across all life stages.

Our hospital has achieved Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, as well as from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). We are committed to advancing healthcare through clinical research and our medical residency program.

Position Summary

The LPN provides and documents individualized patient care, including patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments, and patient safety, under the direction of the RN or provider.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency in advanced practical nursing skills and the use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit-specific skills.
• Communicates patient condition information effectively to the RN and healthcare team.
• Assists RNs or providers during examinations and procedures.
• Documents patient data and education according to hospital and department guidelines.
• Performs triage functions, assessing patients and determining next steps in care, in collaboration with the nursing team or providers.
• Administers oral and injectable medications or immunizations as permitted by the LPN scope and as directed by a provider.
• Maintains a safe, caring environment for patients and families.
• Stays informed about hospital policies, procedures, and equipment updates.
• Participates in nursing performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Adheres to legal standards, patient rights, and regulatory requirements.
• Provides age-appropriate care, assessing patient data to meet individual needs.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with hospital policies and applicable laws.
• Ensures compliance with all hospital policies and procedures.
• Practices efficiency in supply use and maintains a clean, safe, organized unit.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Graduate of an approved LPN nursing program. Must complete a 30-hour IV therapy course within 30 days of hire for inpatient/SNF roles.

Licensure/Certification: Valid nursing license in Alabama. Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Experience: None required.