LPN Post Op PRN

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a compassionate LPN to deliver individualized patient care. This role encompasses a variety of responsibilities including patient evaluation, education, and medication administration, ensuring safety and compliance with healthcare standards. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional care and support to the community, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about nursing and making a difference in patients' lives, this position offers a fulfilling and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited LPN nursing program.
• Completion of IV therapy course within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized patient care including evaluation and medication administration.
• Document patient data and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and families.

Skills

Advanced Practical Nursing Skills

Patient Care Documentation

Medication Administration

Patient Safety Practices

Triage Functions

Education

LPN Nursing School Graduate

30-hour IV Therapy Course

Job description

Position Summary

Princeton Baptist Hospital has been serving the central Alabama community for over 100 years. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Princeton Baptist was the first of four Birmingham area Baptist hospitals that opened in 1922. Roughly 53,000 people turn to Princeton each year for primary and emergency care. Princeton Baptist focuses on providing patients with experienced and compassionate care for emergency services, heart care, orthopedics, weight loss, advanced stroke treatment, and more. Princeton Baptist is also accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

Summary

Provides and documents individualized patient care, including patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments, and patient safety as directed by the RN or provider.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit-specific requisite skills.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists RN or provider during examinations and procedures.
• Documents patient data and patient education according to Orlando Health and department-specific guidelines.
• Able to perform triage functions, including assessing the patient and determining the next step in care, working in collaboration as directed by the department nursing team or provider(s).
• Appropriately administers oral and injectable medications or immunizations per LPN scope and as directed by a provider.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patient and family.
• Assumes an active role in keeping informed about changes in hospital policy, procedures, and equipment.
• Participates in nursing PI activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patient served on the assigned unit, with the knowledge and skills necessary for age-specific needs.
• Assesses data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides the needed care following policies and procedures.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
• Ensures compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the department’s effectiveness by reporting to duty on time, adhering to policies concerning breaks and lunch, and completing duties efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

LPN Nursing School Graduate. Successful completion of a 30-hour approved IV therapy course within 30 days of hire for inpatient/SNF only.

Licensure/Certification:

Current nursing license in the State of Alabama. Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Experience:

None